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DB04 BAR

2004 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,090 mi
Last recorded81,090 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB04 BAR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 81,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,028 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 77,706 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 77,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 77,507 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 77,507 miles

Brake performance not tested cannot do decelerometer brake check due to illegal tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,243 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,296 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,436 miles

Front Both front bumpstops perishing.

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cracking on union (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively appear heavily worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse lamp inop.

Fail 19 Jun 2018 75,436 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Both front bumpstops perishing.

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cracking on union (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively appear heavily worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse lamp inop.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,770 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 74,738 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,970 miles

Exhaust flange nuts badly corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front number plate loose on the end.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Stone chips to screen.

Pass 1 May 2015 62,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,834 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,870 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,823 miles

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 20 Apr 2011 32,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leak

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,219 miles

coolant leak

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,798 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2010 29,798 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,572 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 21,983 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,497 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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DB04 BAR is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 51,788 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 DB04 BAR, 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 22 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DB04 BAR is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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