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R4 DFN

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

2,170 mi
Last recorded2,170 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 DFN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 2,170 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 2,168 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 2,030 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 1,948 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 609 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 212 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 212 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 119,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 112,329 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 112,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 26 Apr 2016 102,223 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 99,405 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 99,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,770 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,089 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,261 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,230 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 3 Nov 2010 42,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,044 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,454 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,952 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 29,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R4 DFN is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R4 DFN, 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 R4 DFN registered?

R4 DFN is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is R4 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 DFN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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