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Y797 FNH

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,465 mi
Last recorded143,465 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 FNH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 143,465 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 142,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 140,509 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 137,467 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 136,034 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 135,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 134,634 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 133,896 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2017 133,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2016 131,658 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,299 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 128,288 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 124,571 miles

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

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

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

both exhaust silencers cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2014 124,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both exhaust silencers cracked

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,161 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 120,161 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 104,332 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 103,139 miles

Both front brake discs scored on the inner faces

Fail 31 May 2012 103,138 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front brake discs scored on the inner faces

Pass 2 Jun 2011 98,628 miles

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2010 98,266 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,130 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 81,383 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,522 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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Y797 FNH is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y797 FNH, 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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Y797 FNH is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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