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997 AFJ

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,673 mi
Last recorded43,673 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration997 AFJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 43,673 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 43,618 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 43,589 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,495 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,975 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,742 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,293 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,426 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,968 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,831 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,039 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,581 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,388 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 21,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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997 AFJ is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 997 AFJ, 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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What year was 997 AFJ registered?

997 AFJ is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is 997 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 997 AFJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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