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R1 GHJ

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,304 mi
Last recorded103,304 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 GHJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 103,304 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 102,984 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,661 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 102,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 102,056 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,655 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,487 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 96,662 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 147,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,692 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,808 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,977 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,920 miles

coolant level on minimum mark

front left tyre worn on edges

nearside front bump stop perished

oil level on mimimum mark

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

slight play in nearside track rod inner joint

slight play in rear right anti-roll bar mounting bush

Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant level on minimum mark

front left tyre worn on edges

nearside front bump stop perished

oil level on mimimum mark

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

slight play in nearside track rod inner joint

slight play in rear right anti-roll bar mounting bush

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 50,084 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 50,084 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,867 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 41,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 37,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,987 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,760 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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R1 GHJ is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R1 GHJ, 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 R1 GHJ registered?

R1 GHJ is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is R1 GHJ safe to buy?

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