2002 Porsche 911 · 9,155 MOT tests
2002 Porsche 911 reliability
2002 Porsche 911s fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 25 911 years (9,155 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche 911s: 10.4%)
- 18.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche 911s: 10.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 54% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 81,765
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,155
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Porsche 911
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.4%
- Suspension3.3%
- Brakes3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
- Tyres2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.25%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.93%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.34%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rear fog lamp not working 1.15%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.11%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.97%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.56%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.44%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (2.04%)
Other years
Every Porsche 911 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Porsche 911 reliable?
2002 Porsche 911s fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 25 911 years (9,155 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Porsche 911 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.25% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (1.93% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (1.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Porsche 911 have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Porsche 911 shows 81,765 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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