2002 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · RV52 XSN
2002 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 138,692 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV52 XSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 138,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV52 XSN 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 (RV52 XSN) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
RV52 XSN Mileage History
- 02/12/2021135,256 mi
- 24/10/2022136,698 mi+1,442 mi
- 07/09/2023137,928 mi+1,230 mi
- 09/09/2024138,549 mi+621 mi
- 07/10/2025138,692 mi+143 mi
Average of roughly 893 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
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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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