2002 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · SR52 SAR
2002 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 102,495 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR52 SAR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 102,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SR52 SAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Porsche 911 (SR52 SAR) between April 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
SR52 SAR Mileage History
- 12/04/200625,239 mi
- 03/04/200734,008 mi+8,769 mi
- 15/04/200847,068 mi+13,060 mi
- 19/02/200954,174 mi+7,106 mi
- 07/09/201057,083 mi+2,909 mi
- 15/09/201057,085 mi+2 mi
- 29/12/201160,267 mi+3,182 mi
- 17/12/201269,123 mi+8,856 mi
- 17/12/201269,123 mi
- 28/01/201476,422 mi+7,299 mi
- 28/01/201476,422 mi
- 26/01/201583,830 mi+7,408 mi
- 01/02/201691,225 mi+7,395 mi
- 21/03/201793,948 mi+2,723 mi
- 31/07/201894,427 mi+479 mi
- 09/08/201894,427 mi
- 20/04/202194,259 mi-168 mi
- 21/04/202297,825 mi+3,566 mi
- 04/05/202399,004 mi+1,179 mi
- 03/07/202499,877 mi+873 mi
- 22/07/2025101,627 mi+1,750 mi
- 15/07/2026102,495 mi+868 mi
Average of roughly 3,814 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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