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Y531 CAY

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,505 mi
Last recorded61,505 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 CAY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,573 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 57,134 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 56,480 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 55,083 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 53,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,896 miles

Front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,206 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 52,206 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,615 miles

coolant leak

fuel cap seal is perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,218 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,049 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 46,049 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,361 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,361 miles

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 May 2012 41,544 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,527 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,528 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 34,895 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,211 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y531 CAY is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc 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 Y531 CAY, 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 Y531 CAY registered?

Y531 CAY is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y531 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y531 CAY 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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