2002 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · 1 CBN
2002 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2002. Recorded mileage 37,642 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1 CBN Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 37,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1 CBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Porsche 911 (1 CBN) between May 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
1 CBN Mileage History
- 17/05/200614,502 mi
- 18/05/200614,527 mi+25 mi
- 15/05/200717,749 mi+3,222 mi
- 22/05/200718,317 mi+568 mi
- 20/05/200820,947 mi+2,630 mi
- 19/05/200924,813 mi+3,866 mi
- 27/09/201027,870 mi+3,057 mi
- 21/09/201129,470 mi+1,600 mi
- 30/09/201129,577 mi+107 mi
- 25/09/201230,551 mi+974 mi
- 19/09/201332,398 mi+1,847 mi
- 15/10/201434,303 mi+1,905 mi
- 15/10/201434,305 mi+2 mi
- 30/09/201535,087 mi+782 mi
- 13/10/201636,390 mi+1,303 mi
- 11/10/201736,436 mi+46 mi
- 08/10/201836,785 mi+349 mi
- 16/11/202036,833 mi+48 mi
- 17/11/202137,093 mi+260 mi
- 20/07/202337,349 mi+256 mi
- 17/07/202437,432 mi+83 mi
- 17/09/202537,591 mi+159 mi
- 15/10/202637,642 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 1,134 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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