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Y787 BAF

2001 Porsche Carrera

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

118,691 mi
Last recorded118,691 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Carrera65,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 BAF
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 118,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 114,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,939 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,677 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 107,317 miles

Both Exhaust Manifold Flanges Corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 107,317 miles

Both Exhaust Manifold Flanges Corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 107,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm. Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorber outer casing slightly corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm. Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber outer casing slightly corroded.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 106,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust manifold corroded

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

Offside Rear exhaust manifold corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Rear (hose to caliper)) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Rear (hose to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 105,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,938 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,778 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear and rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,182 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted inner side

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 73,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 73,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 64,534 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)

both front brake discs worn near to wear indicators

Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,426 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 45,092 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 34,939 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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Y787 BAF is a 2001 Porsche Carrera in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 65,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y787 BAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 25 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y787 BAF is a 2001 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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