2001 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol · RKZ 2026
2001 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 52,313 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RKZ 2026 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 52,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RKZ 2026 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 (RKZ 2026) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
RKZ 2026 Mileage History
- 24/08/202350,701 mi
- 07/09/202350,754 mi+53 mi
- 15/09/202350,763 mi+9 mi
- 26/09/202451,636 mi+873 mi
- 16/10/202552,313 mi+677 mi
Average of roughly 751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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