2001 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol · L7 ACH
2001 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 125,546 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L7 ACH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 125,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L7 ACH 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 2001 Porsche 911 (L7 ACH) between November 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (18 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
L7 ACH Mileage History
- 01/11/2022113,665 mi
- 29/09/2023125,538 mi+11,873 mi
- 20/12/2023125,538 mi
- 27/06/2025125,546 mi+8 mi
- 09/07/2025125,546 mi
Average of roughly 4,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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