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Y883 RRS

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

121,184 mi
Last recorded121,184 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 RRS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,184 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened rusted, corroded and bottom bush wearing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened rusted and corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened rusted, corroded and bottom bush wearing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 119,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 119,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 117,861 miles

Oil leak

Signs of perishing on both the front tyres. 2016

Surface corrosion under vehicle, all brake discs, and rear stabilizer brace's.

Fail 13 Sep 2023 117,861 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Signs of perishing on both the front tyres. 2016

Surface corrosion under vehicle, all brake discs, and rear stabilizer brace's.

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,676 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 116,592 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 115,219 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 108,155 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 108,154 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 106,489 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,042 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 104,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,631 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 92,373 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,806 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,547 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 84,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 84,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,046 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 84,046 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,079 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on outside

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,718 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 61,632 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 30 Jul 2009 61,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,552 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 39,856 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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Y883 RRS is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 Y883 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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Y883 RRS is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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