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997 WEV

2005 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,241 mi
Last recorded94,241 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration997 WEV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 94,241 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,564 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 90,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,676 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 83,709 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,659 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 80,993 miles

exhaust manifold plate corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2018 77,363 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,265 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,542 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Apr 2014 64,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread - no cords/plies visible

Pass 14 May 2013 59,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 56,243 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 56,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,468 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,626 miles

both rear brake discs slight rusting inner faces

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlight load valve on N/S/R suspension linkage broken

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 WEV is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WEV, 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 997 WEV registered?

997 WEV is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is 997 WEV safe to buy?

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