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L4 YLW

2005 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,446 mi
Last recorded51,446 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 YLW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 51,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 50,133 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 46,913 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 41,877 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 40,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,906 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,840 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 35,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,164 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 31,164 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,667 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,353 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L4 YLW is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,824cc 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 L4 YLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L4 YLW registered?

L4 YLW is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is L4 YLW safe to buy?

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