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J40 OLF

2005 Porsche Carrera

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,929 mi
Last recorded81,929 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Porsche Carrera61,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 OLF
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 81,929 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 81,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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J40 OLF is a 2005 Porsche Carrera in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 61,526 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J40 OLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J40 OLF registered?

J40 OLF is a 2005 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is J40 OLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 OLF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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