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LKZ 997

2005 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,254 mi
Last recorded102,254 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 102,254 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,392 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 99,903 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 98,331 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 98,310 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn braking surface breaking up causing fluctuation on rollers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating due to condition of discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers wiper badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 93,411 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 86,948 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at backbox pipe joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre at 2mm tread

Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 72,633 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 67,435 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2017 65,894 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,373 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,893 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 51,799 miles

rear discs have slight corrosion on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,757 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 44,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 37,143 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,794 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,797 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 27,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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LKZ 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LKZ 997, 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 LKZ 997 registered?

LKZ 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is LKZ 997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKZ 997 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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