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M17 JHM

2005 Porsche Carrera

Silver Petrol 3569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,590 mi
Last recorded117,590 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Carrera61,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 JHM
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,569cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 117,590 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 117,165 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 115,152 miles

Front Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

Fail 8 Aug 2023 115,149 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 109,697 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear silencers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside windscreen chipped

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,536 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 93,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 89,520 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 83,718 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2016 76,726 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 76,653 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,378 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 65,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,831 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,149 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 40,971 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 20 May 2009 34,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,418 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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M17 JHM is a 2005 Porsche Carrera in Silver with a 3,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 61,526 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M17 JHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M17 JHM registered?

M17 JHM is a 2005 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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