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L16 XLA

2004 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,167 mi
Last recorded73,167 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 XLA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,167 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 72,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 70,835 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 66,750 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 65,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 63,923 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 62,022 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,575 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on both rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on offside front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 4 Jan 2017 57,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on both rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on offside front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Jan 2016 55,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 51,455 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs pitting inner face

rear discs pitting inner face

Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc slight pitting inner face

Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,140 miles

Both rear tyres worn bald on inside edges

Slight play in N /S steering rack arm

Pass 23 Dec 2010 35,421 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 32,547 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 26,111 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,633 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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L16 XLA is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 L16 XLA, 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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What year was L16 XLA registered?

L16 XLA is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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