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LS55 RVJ

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,324 mi
Last recorded96,324 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 RVJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,324 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 91,746 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,748 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear roll bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs scored and corroded especially inner faces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front shock casings badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both front Coffin and fork arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 90,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounts/ bearings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 16 Nov 2021 88,791 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 85,179 miles

Both exhaust manifold flanges corroded thin.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By caiper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Slight play in steering rack.

TPMS light is indicating a fault.

Under shielding fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 31 Mar 2020 85,179 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both exhaust manifold flanges corroded thin.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By caiper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Slight play in steering rack.

TPMS light is indicating a fault.

Under shielding fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,896 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 78,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r exhaust sleave clamp boltssnapped and has minor exhaust leak.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,536 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,838 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,673 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,937 miles

NSR outer tyre wall damaged.

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,641 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,541 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,038 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 20,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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LS55 RVJ is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LS55 RVJ, 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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LS55 RVJ is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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