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Y689 HGW

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,028 mi
Last recorded121,028 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 HGW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 121,028 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 121,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,615 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 120,615 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,259 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 119,850 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 119,138 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked almost in half (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 118,167 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,767 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,481 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 104,754 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 104,751 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 101,142 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 95,812 miles

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

exhaust leak

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 95,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust leak

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 94,147 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,875 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 88,874 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 81,590 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,947 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 63,884 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,870 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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Y689 HGW is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y689 HGW, 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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Y689 HGW is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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