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89 JB

2005 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,836 mi
Last recorded73,836 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 JB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 71,365 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 70,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS + OS: FRONT and REAR AT VARIOUS PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS ON INNER FACES * (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively * (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative: advisory for vehicles first used pre 1 September 2009

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil misting / leak noted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os: inner faces pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,279 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

front springs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,006 miles

front and rear brake disc corroded

front springs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear brake disc corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,483 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,498 miles

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 65,453 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,766 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,000 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 58,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,322 miles

Air bag lamp does not illuminate with ignition on

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of front steering/suspension components or front to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,189 miles

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

Unable to see front steering components due to plastic undershield

Unable to see front to rear brake pipes due to plastic undershield

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,086 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,921 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,570 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,927 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)

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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89 JB is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 89 JB, 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.

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89 JB is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is 89 JB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 89 JB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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