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J29 PUL

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,816 mi
Last recorded82,816 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 PUL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 82,816 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,390 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 80,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,293 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 78,480 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 77,111 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 77,111 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 77,035 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 74,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,054 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,262 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,628 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,971 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,090 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,959 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rattle

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,900 miles

rear brake disc worn and rusty inside face

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,827 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,817 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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J29 PUL is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J29 PUL, 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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J29 PUL is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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