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Y579 YMO

2001 Porsche Carrera GT

Black Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,184 mi
Last recorded116,184 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Carrera GT66,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 YMO
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera GT
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 116,184 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 115,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 114,125 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 114,125 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 112,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 111,144 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

noise coming from engine possible water pump

oil dampness bottom of engine level slightly low

Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,291 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 109,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

oil dampness around bottom of gearbox sump

Pass 12 Dec 2019 108,684 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil dampness around bottom of gearbox sump

Pass 14 Dec 2018 107,133 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 105,891 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 104,418 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 104,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 102,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,530 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 99,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,210 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 91,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 1,540 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 81,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,851 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 75,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,816 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 58,816 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,275
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
fog lamp not working 51
Headlamp aim too high 49
position lamp(s) not working 43
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Y579 YMO is a 2001 Porsche Carrera GT in Black with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Carrera GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 66,912 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 Carrera GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y579 YMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera GT typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this Porsche Carrera GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y579 YMO is a 2001 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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