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PLZ 7

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,146 mi
Last recorded102,146 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 7
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 102,146 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 102,145 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over transmission (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,483 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 96,691 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 96,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 88,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 77,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,778 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,326 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 56,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,394 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 52,847 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 52,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,209 miles

offside rear brake disc deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2013 45,004 miles

o/s rear brake disc starting to deteriorate on inner surface & n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2012 40,206 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,449 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,524 miles

front tyres wearing uneavenly

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,398 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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PLZ 7 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PLZ 7, 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 PLZ 7 registered?

PLZ 7 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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