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L8 SKY

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,216 mi
Last recorded81,216 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 SKY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 81,216 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside - caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 76,061 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 72,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 57,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 57,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,896 miles

Offside rear tyre has several large cuts to outer sidewall.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,778 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 27,333 miles

ALL DISCS LIGHT CORROSION.N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,333 miles

ALL DISCS LIGHT CORROSION.N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,478 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 19,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,187 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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L8 SKY is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L8 SKY, 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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What year was L8 SKY registered?

L8 SKY is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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