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96 TA

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,695 mi
Last recorded58,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 TA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 58,695 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 57,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in NSF inner rack ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes between flexi and calliper corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe between ABS and flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes between flexi and calliper corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 57,933 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo damaged and function impaired loses vacuum at idle and pedal becomes unassisted (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner NSF inner rack has slight play in ball joint

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 57,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track control arm inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 57,798 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 57,718 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 57,687 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 57,294 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 57,203 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All- Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe attached to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted front to rear, covering all items

Pass 22 Dec 2018 56,756 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 56,391 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 55,941 miles

rear seats folded , unable to check rear seat belts.

under body trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,174 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,904 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,267 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,590 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 45,357 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,461 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 38,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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96 TA is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 96 TA, 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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96 TA is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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