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IXI 997

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,040 mi
Last recorded96,040 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXI 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 96,040 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 95,416 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 95,416 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 95,086 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 94,355 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,628 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 93,206 miles

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 92,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Bump Stop Deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2017 88,983 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 85,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,533 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,820 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,332 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,388 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 28,381 miles

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

offside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

under vehicle covers fitted

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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IXI 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 IXI 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.

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What year was IXI 997 registered?

IXI 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is IXI 997 safe to buy?

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