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J18 OCO

2004 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,443 mi
Last recorded126,443 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 OCO
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2026 126,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 126,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 120,451 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2024 120,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2021 118,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 118,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 118,702 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 118,692 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer h/lamp lens slightly frosted. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and lower b/pipes on b/caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and lower b/pipes on b/caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel . (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 118,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment very slight wear in top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To and from brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment very slight wear in top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To and from brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 118,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment very slight wear in top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To and from brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment very slight wear in top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To and from brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 118,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 31 Oct 2016 118,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 9 Oct 2015 117,173 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,054 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 87,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,973 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 75,973 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 64,908 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 44,108 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,290 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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J18 OCO is a 2004 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J18 OCO, 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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J18 OCO is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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