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N29 RKS

2005 Porsche Carrera

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,632 mi
Last recorded104,632 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Carrera61,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 RKS
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 104,632 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 104,109 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 103,595 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 102,969 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 100,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 96,248 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2019 96,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 89,363 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,291 miles

exhaust emissions limits only just met

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 28 Feb 2017 79,291 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Feb 2013 98,362 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 44,577 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,675 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 30,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,536 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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N29 RKS is a 2005 Porsche Carrera in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N29 RKS, 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 N29 RKS registered?

N29 RKS is a 2005 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is N29 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N29 RKS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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