2002 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · P15 TBY
2002 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 130,573 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P15 TBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2026
- 130,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P15 TBY 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 (P15 TBY) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
P15 TBY Mileage History
- 27/03/2024125,195 mi
- 04/04/2024125,277 mi+82 mi
- 11/04/2025129,140 mi+3,863 mi
- 14/04/2025129,141 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/2026130,573 mi+1,432 mi
Average of roughly 2,683 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: 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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