2001 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · T12 GEA
2001 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 97,636 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T12 GEA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2024
- 97,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T12 GEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Porsche 911 (T12 GEA) between May 2023 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
T12 GEA Mileage History
- 16/05/202394,157 mi
- 18/05/202494,386 mi+229 mi
- 13/12/202497,634 mi+3,248 mi
- 23/12/202497,636 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,164 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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