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Y678 EBR

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,263 mi
Last recorded102,263 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 EBR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 102,263 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2026 102,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when jacked up you cannot turn the wheel as its fouling the body (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms on nearside rear are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 162,484 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 161,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 98,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 98,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 97,175 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake Disc's Slight Corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,104 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion both rear brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,784 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,305 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 92,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 91,069 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 88,712 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 88,712 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 80,012 miles

n/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings,

rear trailing arm bushes have slight play, n/s and o/s rear d-bushes have slight play, rear pads can not be viewed, n/s front wishbone ball joint has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2009 79,573 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 70,314 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,930 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y678 EBR is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y678 EBR, 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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Y678 EBR is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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