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Y617 HPL

2001 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

211,698 mi
Last recorded211,698 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 HPL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 211,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 211,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 208,145 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 200,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 196,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft inner seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear,s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 191,749 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,610 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 88,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 85,571 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 78,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 75,336 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,143 miles

plastic covers underside

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,013 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,902 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,024 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 174,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 167,345 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 160,481 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres low and worn on inner edges

noise on both rear wheels when spun by hand

off side rear brake back plate rubbing on brake disc

Fail 11 Jul 2012 160,475 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres low and worn on inner edges

noise on both rear wheels when spun by hand

off side rear brake back plate rubbing on brake disc

Pass 12 May 2011 149,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 135,793 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 135,727 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 121,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 107,076 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear no.plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 16 May 2007 89,449 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 89,449 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 72,338 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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Y617 HPL is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y617 HPL, 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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Y617 HPL is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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