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Y517 YRS

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,709 mi
Last recorded72,709 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 YRS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 72,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 72,675 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 71,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 69,376 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,332 miles

covers /under trays fitted

wires in engine bay are loose

Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,928 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 60,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 59,074 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 57,511 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 53,253 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 53,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,086 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 50,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,012 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 50,012 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,828 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,880 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 47,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,635 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack and wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,987 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,113 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,506 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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Y517 YRS is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y517 YRS, 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.

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Y517 YRS is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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