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LIG 5997

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,680 mi
Last recorded119,680 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 5997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,680 miles

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

Front tyre valves perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside windscreen cracked

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 119,634 miles

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

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

Front tyre valves perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside windscreen cracked

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 115,619 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACKED, NOT EFFECTING DRIVERS VEIW

no plates changed for test

Fail 4 Jan 2016 115,586 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format FRONT (6.3.4f)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format REAR (6.3.4f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED, NOT EFFECTING DRIVERS VEIW

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,010 miles

n/s screen damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,245 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,630 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 62,630 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 46,518 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,518 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2009 34,477 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LIG 5997 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LIG 5997, 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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LIG 5997 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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