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CD51 SAM

2005 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,475 mi
Last recorded34,475 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD51 SAM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 34,475 miles

Nearside Front shock bump stop breaking up

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock bump stop breaking up

Pass 9 Feb 2024 34,432 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 34,391 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 34,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 34,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 34,242 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no plate spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no plate spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 34,199 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,165 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,130 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,976 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 33,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Head lamp aim to low. (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,815 miles

Both front tyres out of date

Both rear tyres out of date

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 33,695 miles

Both front tyres out of date

N/S/R tyre out of date

Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,552 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,358 miles

turbo heat shields corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 33,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

turbo heat shields corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,161 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,515 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,294 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,293 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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CD51 SAM is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc 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 CD51 SAM, 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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CD51 SAM is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CD51 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD51 SAM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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