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Y527 GCD

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,566 mi
Last recorded78,566 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 GCD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 78,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 78,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 76,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,279 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,781 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 75,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 75,017 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,354 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 70,291 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 67,314 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Aug 2016 67,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth THROUGH TO METAL (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage and nail in centre

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,572 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

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

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

Offside rear tyre cut outer sidewall and nail

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,491 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 8 Jul 2014 65,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,379 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,059 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 62,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Nov 2010 57,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,390 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 51,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 47,323 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 47,323 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,806 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 42,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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Y527 GCD is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 Y527 GCD, 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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Y527 GCD is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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