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8966 DA

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,029 mi
Last recorded92,029 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8966 DA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 92,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,936 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,765 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 87,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2021 86,807 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,164 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 84,590 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,944 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,006 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 67,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,599 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 65,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,536 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake Discs slightly worn/rusted inner surface

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,447 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,852 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,716 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,481 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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8966 DA is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8966 DA, 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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8966 DA is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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