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Y862 RRS

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,749 mi
Last recorded98,749 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 RRS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 98,749 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,489 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 98,157 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 98,150 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noise coming from drive shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 98,137 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2018 97,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,953 miles

front aftermarket led light slightly affected by another lamp

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,060 miles

all brake pipes to brake cailpers slightly corroded

damp patch lower engine area

inner faces front discs worn

shocker tops worn

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,180 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight movement upper shocker tops bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,875 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,475 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,623 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust system slightly detiorated

Fail 29 Jun 2012 88,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake wear wire hanging loose

rear exhaust system slightly detiorated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 84,899 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,009 miles

inner rear brake pads wearing near limit

Pass 25 Feb 2008 82,454 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces pitted.

Both rear brake discs pitted and scored to limit .

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 82,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs inner surfaces pitted.

Both rear brake discs pitted and scored to limit .

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 80,501 miles

Dip beams set at maximum and slight distortion of n/s image.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,871 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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Y862 RRS is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y862 RRS, 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 Y862 RRS registered?

Y862 RRS is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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