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P55 POR

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,314 mi
Last recorded80,314 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 POR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 80,314 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 80,312 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 79,790 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 79,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,608 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,012 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 76,974 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 74,929 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 74,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 72,057 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,861 miles

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

O/S REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP REDUCED LAMP OUTPUT

SURFACE CORROSION ON AL BRAKE DISCS

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE BAY, FRONT COMPARTMENT AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Fail 17 Jan 2018 70,860 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

O/S REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP REDUCED LAMP OUTPUT

SURFACE CORROSION ON AL BRAKE DISCS

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE BAY, FRONT COMPARTMENT AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,772 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Fail 5 Jan 2017 68,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate LENSE DIRTY (1.1.C.1e)

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,724 miles

INSPECTION RESTRICTED BY ENGINE, LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND FLOOR PAN COVER PANELS

Fail 7 Jan 2015 59,990 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flange nuts/bolts corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,990 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flange nuts/bolts corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 54,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,545 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,892 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,635 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,976 miles

front tyres wearing uneavenly

Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,012 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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P55 POR is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P55 POR, 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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P55 POR is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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