CarVerify

Free Car Check

R16 RJL

2005 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3824cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,670 mi
Last recorded68,670 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 RJL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 68,670 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 66,642 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 65,942 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 64,116 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,352 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 fronts down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,963 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,916 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,032 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 40,198 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,081 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 25,717 miles

slight wear front/rear discs 0/s n/s very rusty MONITOR/exhaust rusty/slight detr f/r susp r/busdhes/b/hoses rusty metal ends/rack noisy monitor/slight dampness 0/s front radiater hose clips ROTTEN

Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both exhaust silencer support brackets corroded at engine

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded

engine vacuum pump excess corroded

exhaust manifold to system fixings badly corroded at offside rear

vacuum assistance for brakes poor

Fail 11 Jul 2013 25,179 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both exhaust silencer support brackets corroded at engine

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded

engine vacuum pump excess corroded

exhaust manifold to system fixings badly corroded at offside rear

vacuum assistance for brakes poor

Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,791 miles

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

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

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

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,489 miles

brake vacuum pump badly corroded at offside rear engine

exhaust manifold to system fixings badly corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar link joint dustcap missing

nearside rear headlamp levelling link seized

offside rear brake caliper link pipe badly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,193 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 22,164 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight det f/r susp r/bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,815 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
Full Porsche 911 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R16 RJL is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R16 RJL, 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

How do I check the history of R16 RJL?

You can check the full history of R16 RJL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R16 RJL registered?

R16 RJL is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is R16 RJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 RJL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R16 RJL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R16 RJL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.