2002 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · JEF 31S
2002 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 68,614 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JEF 31S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 68,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JEF 31S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Porsche 911 (JEF 31S) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JEF 31S Mileage History
- 27/03/202467,242 mi
- 05/12/202467,942 mi+700 mi
- 30/08/202567,885 mi-57 mi
- 21/03/202668,614 mi+729 mi
- 23/03/202668,614 mi
Average of roughly 690 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- IMS Bearing FailureSerious
Early M96 engines can suffer intermediate shaft bearing failure, leading to major internal damage.
- Cylinder Bore ScoringSerious
Later 3.6 engines can suffer bore wear, leading to ticking, smoke and expensive rebuilds.
- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
The rear main seal between engine and gearbox degrades over time, causing oil to leak into the bellhousing area. Often mistaken for IMS failure.
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