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E8 PTB

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,504 mi
Last recorded118,504 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 PTB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 118,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 115,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 115,730 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 114,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 110,850 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 105,312 miles

Central Rear Coolant leak leaking from around bottom hose ()

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive below oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 104,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear middle position lamp not working

Pass 16 Aug 2018 104,039 miles

under tray fitted. wet test.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 92,543 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,259 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,966 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres at 3mm on edges and 4mm in centres

Fail 8 Aug 2014 84,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres at 3mm on edges and 4mm in centres

Pass 17 Aug 2013 78,647 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,110 miles

Exhaust 3 bolt flange bolts corroded Exhaust joining pipe nuts corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 58,902 miles

Rear brake discs slighly pitted on inner face

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,183 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,258 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,461 miles

both rear tyres worn

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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E8 PTB is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 E8 PTB, 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 E8 PTB registered?

E8 PTB is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is E8 PTB safe to buy?

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