2001 Porsche 911 3.4L Petrol · X453 OBA
2001 Porsche 911 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2001. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2019.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X453 OBA Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 25/01/2019
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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PORSCHE 911 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2001 model year cars.
- IMS Bearing FailureSerious
Early M96 engines can suffer intermediate shaft bearing failure, leading to major internal damage.
- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
The rear main seal between engine and gearbox degrades over time, causing oil to leak into the bellhousing area. Often mistaken for IMS failure.
- Coolant Pipe FailuresModerate
The coolant crossover pipes and thermostat housing o-rings perish, causing coolant loss and potential overheating. Plastic degrades with heat cycles.
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