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147 IW

2005 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,365 mi
Last recorded64,365 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration147 IW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 64,365 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 64,356 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 64,350 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,191 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,079 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,026 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 63,737 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,262 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,803 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,255 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 60,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily mis-shaped, advise

front brake discs corroded, advise

rear brake discs corroded, advise

Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,276 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 38,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s rear ride hight sensor broken for headlamps

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,262 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,904 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,901 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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147 IW is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 147 IW, 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 147 IW registered?

147 IW is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is 147 IW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 147 IW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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