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PUI 996

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,822 mi
Last recorded59,822 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUI 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 59,822 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 59,317 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 59,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 58,827 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 58,826 miles

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

All brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2022 57,217 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 57,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,672 miles

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

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,303 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,204 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 55,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe leading to nsf flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,363 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,207 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,481 miles

coolant leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2015 49,481 miles

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

coolant leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2014 48,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,903 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 46,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,759 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 34,620 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 29,394 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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PUI 996 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PUI 996, 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 PUI 996 registered?

PUI 996 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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