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79 EC

2001 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,171 mi
Last recorded98,171 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 EC
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 94,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 91,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 88,753 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 88,496 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 87,976 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,941 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 83,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,823 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 80,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 78,316 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,232 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,993 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,512 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,447 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 63,447 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,879 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,970 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 38,837 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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79 EC is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 79 EC, 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 79 EC registered?

79 EC is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is 79 EC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 EC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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