2001 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · YH51 AJR

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 14 April 2026 at 120,283 miles. The tester flagged slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint and noted corrosion on the offside front brake pipe covered in grease. Compared with earlier tests, the frequency of failures has dropped; the last failure occurred in October 2022, while the three prior years showed only pass results with advisories. Recorded mileage averages about 4,800 miles per year, indicating low use for a 25‑year‑old car. Between October 2021 and October 2022 the odometer rose from 107,073 to 115,408 miles, a steady increase of roughly 8,300 miles. An entry on 18 October 2022 lists a pass at 11,508 miles followed minutes later by a fail at 115,408 miles, which appears to be a clerical error and does not reflect actual usage. Earlier records show consistent mileage growth of 4,000‑5,000 miles annually from 2011 to 2021, with no sudden jumps. A prospective buyer should prioritize a close examination of the brake‑pipe network, especially the front and rear sections where corrosion has been noted repeatedly. The front suspension warrants attention: check the track rod end for play and inspect both front coil springs for surface rust or loss of tension. Tyres should be measured for tread depth and wear pattern, given the history of rear‑axle failures in 2022 and front‑axle advisories in 2018. Lights, particularly the front position lamps, need functional verification after the 2022 failure, and headlamp lenses should be cleaned of any film that could reduce output. Finally, look for signs of oil seepage around the power‑steering unit and underside of the engine, and confirm that the malfunction indicator lamp is extinguished during start‑up.