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HY55 VVP

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,461 mi
Last recorded78,461 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VVP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,461 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 75,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 71,753 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 65,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,500 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,373 miles

Front discs badly corroded on inside face

Rear discs grooved and corroding

both sides coolant pipes deteriorated

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

o/s/f shocker bump stop deteriorated

rear tyres on marker bars

Fail 9 Nov 2021 58,373 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front discs badly corroded on inside face

Rear discs grooved and corroding

both sides coolant pipes deteriorated

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

o/s/f shocker bump stop deteriorated

rear tyres on marker bars

Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,780 miles

fuel cap seal splitting

shocker inserts corroding

washer jet not working

wipers poor

Front bump stops deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edge cracking

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chip on screen

exhaust nuts and bolts and clamp bolts corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 52,780 miles

Front bump stops deteriorating

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edge cracking

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chip on screen

exhaust nuts and bolts and clamp bolts corroded

fuel cap seal splitting

shocker inserts corroding

washer jet not working

wipers poor

Pass 26 Nov 2019 51,199 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,966 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,821 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,857 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 44,856 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,525 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 44,525 miles

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

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 31 May 2013 40,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 36,328 miles

Large belly pans fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,472 miles

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW ADVISE REPLACE ASAP

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,833 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack and are starting to perish.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 28,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres are starting to crack and are starting to perish.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,251 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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HY55 VVP is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HY55 VVP, 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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HY55 VVP is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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