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L29 SJB

2005 Porsche 911

Orange Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,812 mi
Last recorded104,812 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 SJB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 104,812 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 104,632 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 104,632 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 104,173 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,371 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 101,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,758 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Steering rack gaitor twisted

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2015 83,882 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 78,810 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 78,810 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Slight play in offside rack end

Pass 17 Dec 2011 69,122 miles

condition of front and rear brake discs inner faces

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,208 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 59,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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L29 SJB is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Orange with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L29 SJB, 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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L29 SJB is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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