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PIB 8997

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,398 mi
Last recorded30,398 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIB 8997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 30,398 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 28,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 27,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 26,299 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 24,892 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 23,414 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 21,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 21,379 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 21,379 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 20,156 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 17,820 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 14,750 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 12,652 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 11,242 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 8,918 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 7,523 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 6,533 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 4,902 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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PIB 8997 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PIB 8997, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PIB 8997 registered?

PIB 8997 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is PIB 8997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIB 8997 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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