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N55 GBH

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,613 mi
Last recorded48,613 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 GBH
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 48,613 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays etc

Fail 29 Apr 2026 48,613 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Undertrays etc

Pass 1 Apr 2025 47,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 18 Mar 2024 43,111 miles

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

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 3 Apr 2023 40,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 40,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PERISH CRACKING AT EDGE SHOWING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PERISH CRACKING SHOWING CORDS IN BOTTOM OF CUT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 34,702 miles

headlamp washers inoperative

Fail 23 Mar 2022 34,702 miles

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

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

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 31 Mar 2021 31,480 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 31,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,844 miles

Central under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2017 29,038 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 27,480 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jun 2014 27,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,407 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 24,149 miles

offside front wiper blade split

tyre pressure warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2011 22,147 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all discs pitted on inside

Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,231 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,630 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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N55 GBH is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N55 GBH, 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 N55 GBH registered?

N55 GBH is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is N55 GBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 GBH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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