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C4 EAL

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,505 mi
Last recorded99,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 EAL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 99,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 97,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 95,540 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 95,475 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 95,458 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 90,878 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,826 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 86,851 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 82,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,975 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 76,881 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2015 72,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,740 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,048 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 61,040 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,181 miles

nearside front just on legal limit worn on inside, and cuts in outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cuts in outer sidewall and wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre just on legal limit bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,611 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,706 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 43,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,934 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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C4 EAL is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C4 EAL, 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 C4 EAL registered?

C4 EAL is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is C4 EAL safe to buy?

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