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F1 RVC

2002 Porsche 911 Carrera

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,432 mi
Last recorded153,432 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera32,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 RVC
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2023 153,432 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 150,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 149,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 144,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2019 144,160 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 140,812 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 136,527 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,090 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 124,804 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,683 miles

both front suspension legs corroding

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

both rear backing plates missing

damp around i.m.s

exhaust nuts and bolts corroding

o/s a.c condensor wet

power steering pipe end cracking

rear discs grooved

slight blow from both rear back boxes

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Dec 2013 117,683 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

both front suspension legs corroding

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

both rear backing plates missing

damp around i.m.s

exhaust nuts and bolts corroding

o/s a.c condensor wet

power steering pipe end cracking

rear discs grooved

slight blow from both rear back boxes

slight coolant leak from water pump bolt

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Jan 2013 113,490 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 113,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both sides rear discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 96,561 miles

front tyres 2mm

o/s rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,206 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2009 85,286 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 79,757 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 66,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 66,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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F1 RVC is a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 32,446 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F1 RVC, 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 24 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F1 RVC is a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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