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EKZ 997

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,737 mi
Last recorded64,737 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 64,737 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,491 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 60,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 53,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 43,770 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 43,770 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 39,284 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 39,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,312 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 30,185 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,209 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 26,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,197 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,618 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,795 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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EKZ 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EKZ 997, 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 EKZ 997 registered?

EKZ 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is EKZ 997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKZ 997 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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