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12 JL

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,639 mi
Last recorded23,639 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 JL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 23,639 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 23,419 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 23,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 23,169 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 23,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 23,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 23,011 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 22,990 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 22,904 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 21,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 20,018 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 18,974 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2013 16,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres showing signs of perishing & spliting

Pass 14 Jan 2013 14,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam on max

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 11,836 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 7,652 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 6,423 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 5,803 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 5,043 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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12 JL is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 JL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 12 JL registered?

12 JL is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is 12 JL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 JL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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