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Y681 NOY

2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

283,015 mi
Last recorded283,015 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 485,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 NOY
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 283,015 miles

Offside Dipped beam light output reduced

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 283,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Dipped beam light output reduced

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 281,435 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 281,431 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 271,773 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 271,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 261,835 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 252,084 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 246,250 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 240,248 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 240,246 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 234,413 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 228,693 miles

Advise limited inspection of rear metal brake pipes as under trays fitted.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 228,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Advise limited inspection of rear metal brake pipes as under trays fitted.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 222,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/R brake is beginning to bind (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 222,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/R brake is beginning to bind (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 214,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 207,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

petrol cap seal cracking.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 198,180 miles

petrol cap seal cracking.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 191,404 miles

petrol cap seal cracking.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 181,279 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 181,275 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 171,702 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 162,781 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 153,780 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 153,780 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 138,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 7,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 103,709 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4?

Based on 857 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
brake disc excessively pitted 12
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
fog lamp not working 7
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Y681 NOY is a 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 85,842 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 Carrera 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y681 NOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y681 NOY is a 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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