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MEL 240P

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,166 mi
Last recorded71,166 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEL 240P
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 71,166 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,946 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 68,458 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,675 miles

covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,260 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,981 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 62,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2019 62,964 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 59,528 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 59,528 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear discs innerfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 57,581 miles

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

covers fitted. o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall but not exposing cords

Pass 16 May 2016 55,270 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 51,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,384 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Wiper blades starting to smeer

Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,676 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 10 May 2011 41,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 34,178 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 34,177 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 May 2009 30,566 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 13 May 2008 23,442 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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MEL 240P is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MEL 240P, 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 MEL 240P registered?

MEL 240P is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is MEL 240P safe to buy?

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