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HGZ 997

2004 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,061 mi
Last recorded123,061 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGZ 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 123,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 116,477 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 112,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre starting to wear towards inner wear marker

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 112,446 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 112,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,229 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 110,181 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 105,776 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,069 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 101,200 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe at caliper corroded

corrosion to coolant hoses on offside front wheel area

front brake pads worn close to limit

servo pump on engine heavily corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 101,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear metal brake pipe at caliper corroded

corrosion to coolant hoses on offside front wheel area

front brake pads worn close to limit

servo pump on engine heavily corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,222 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 97,217 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall and to road wheel

Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,658 miles

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

damage to offside rear wheel rim

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,544 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,289 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,360 miles

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit on 2mm

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,242 miles

inner face of rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,117 miles

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,117 miles

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,070 miles

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

inner faces of rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,032 miles

nails in both rear tyres

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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HGZ 997 is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGZ 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 22 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 HGZ 997 registered?

HGZ 997 is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 November 2004.

Is HGZ 997 safe to buy?

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