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Y781 NLY

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,400 mi
Last recorded89,400 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 NLY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,400 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 88,035 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 85,389 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 83,282 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 83,256 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Central/Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe to flexible brake hose corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe to flexible brake hose corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe to flexible brake hose corroded

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe to flexible brake hose corroded

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,297 miles

Central under trays fitted unable to carry out a full inspection under vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake line behind caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake line behind caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake line behind brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,966 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 78,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Nov 2020 78,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking slightly.

under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.

Pass 3 May 2019 70,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 68,998 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,870 miles

both front tyres, inner edges worn

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,476 miles

offside front tyre, worn edge

Fail 3 Feb 2015 61,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre, worn edge

Pass 18 Jan 2014 56,445 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 56,445 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,527 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 50,527 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,685 miles

full vehicle covers fitted

offside rear tyre getting low inside shoulder

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,682 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,798 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,055 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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Y781 NLY is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 Y781 NLY, 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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What year was Y781 NLY registered?

Y781 NLY is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y781 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 NLY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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