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Y847 GFM

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,438 mi
Last recorded94,438 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 GFM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,438 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 94,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,938 miles

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

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

Offside front window cannot be opened

Fail 4 Sep 2015 92,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front window cannot be opened

Fail 29 Aug 2015 92,928 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,418 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,301 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,665 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

service brake - low efficiency

Fail 16 Dec 2011 80,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 76,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,855 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 64,855 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,240 miles

Coolant leak

hunting on idle

Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,415 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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Y847 GFM is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y847 GFM, 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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Y847 GFM is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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