2002 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · RD02 FXM
2002 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 101,055 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RD02 FXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 101,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RD02 FXM 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 (RD02 FXM) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
RD02 FXM Mileage History
- 17/06/2023100,506 mi
- 18/06/2024100,885 mi+379 mi
- 05/07/2024100,886 mi+1 mi
- 07/05/2025101,055 mi+169 mi
- 09/05/2025101,055 mi
Average of roughly 290 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
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- IMS Bearing FailureSerious
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- Cylinder Bore ScoringSerious
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- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
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