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455 ECG

2001 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,538 mi
Last recorded103,538 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration455 ECG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 103,538 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 100,881 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 100,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 98,129 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 96,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,727 miles

Front Cannot assess inner pads.

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

both rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,340 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,373 miles

both rear tyres staring to wear on inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,697 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,615 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,797 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,115 miles

Oil leak

both front disc brakes corroded on inner face

Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,109 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front disc brakes corroded on inner face

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,908 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,347 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,071 miles

outer edge of n/s/r brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,979 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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455 ECG is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc 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 455 ECG, 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 455 ECG registered?

455 ECG is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is 455 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 455 ECG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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