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Y898 PUR

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,276 mi
Last recorded91,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 PUR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 91,276 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 90,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 87,375 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,752 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 83,737 miles

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

Both front tyres won on inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,967 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,721 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 77,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 75,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft boot has a some grease around edge ( No signs of Boot being defective )

Pass 17 Oct 2018 73,289 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 70,751 miles

Offside Front Brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 58,331 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,121 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,715 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,457 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 32,048 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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Y898 PUR is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y898 PUR, 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 Y898 PUR registered?

Y898 PUR is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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