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Y78 FAO

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,784 mi
Last recorded92,784 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 FAO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 92,784 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 91,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,321 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,115 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,975 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,728 miles

Coolant leak front near side pipes ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,681 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 74,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper/flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges.

oil leak.

Fail 27 May 2015 73,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 73,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 70,955 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2013 68,583 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 May 2013 68,583 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 66,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,652 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,171 miles

Both number plates, held on with tape !.

Both rear brake discs, rusty on inner faces.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,592 miles

Front bumper damage.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,551 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front bumper damage.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,175 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on

Fail 26 Feb 2009 50,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2008 41,654 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,588 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 35,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y78 FAO is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y78 FAO, 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 Y78 FAO registered?

Y78 FAO is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y78 FAO safe to buy?

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