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Y500 RJL

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,193 mi
Last recorded95,193 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 RJL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 95,193 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,465 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,954 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 93,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre starting to step on inner

Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,883 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.7mm also has nail in it, 265/35 zr18 n4 p-zero (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil weep

Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre at 3mm

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight coolant leak

Slight engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2019 91,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre at 3mm

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight coolant leak

Slight engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,315 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,854 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,236 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 77,780 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,700 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,516 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,490 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,915 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 43,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs not in good condition.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,682 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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Y500 RJL is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y500 RJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 25 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y500 RJL registered?

Y500 RJL is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y500 RJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 RJL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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