CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y542 GCD

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,324 mi
Last recorded79,324 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 GCD
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 79,324 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 76,967 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 74,891 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 72,496 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,791 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,538 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,582 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,527 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,791 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,836 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 63,829 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2009 56,254 miles

slight rattle from rear exhaust

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,336 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 45,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 37,370 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 37,365 miles

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

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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y542 GCD is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y542 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y542 GCD?

You can check the full history of Y542 GCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y542 GCD registered?

Y542 GCD is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y542 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 GCD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y542 GCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y542 GCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.