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5555 MU

2001 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,810 mi
Last recorded113,810 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5555 MU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 113,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 113,808 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 113,170 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 113,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2017 112,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 112,115 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,072 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 106,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 98,337 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 98,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,344 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 84,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,711 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 68,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,560 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,821 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 24,758 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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5555 MU is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 5555 MU, 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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5555 MU is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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