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Y979 NLE

2001 Porsche 911 Carrera

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,493 mi
Last recorded38,493 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera53,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 NLE
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 38,493 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 38,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 37,941 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 37,732 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 36,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 35,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,736 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 33,314 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 33,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,387 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,179 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,382 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,420 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,776 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 19,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,481 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 14,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 10,726 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 323 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,550
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
323
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
brake disc excessively pitted 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
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Y979 NLE is a 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 53,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y979 NLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y979 NLE registered?

Y979 NLE is a 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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