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EM 8899

2004 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,178 mi
Last recorded72,178 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM 8899
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,178 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 72,040 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 70,871 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 70,797 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 70,726 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 70,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracking exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,687 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 70,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coolant leak

Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,577 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,009 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 66,078 miles

both rear wheels been repaired by weld

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre inner sidewall worn

Fail 21 Oct 2016 65,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel been repaired by weld

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,120 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 54,737 miles

nearside steering arm is worn

Fail 15 Dec 2014 54,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,686 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,566 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2011 29,668 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,320 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,229 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 27,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,034 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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EM 8899 is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EM 8899, 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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What year was EM 8899 registered?

EM 8899 is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is EM 8899 safe to buy?

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