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R888 JBW

2005 Porsche Carrera

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,398 mi
Last recorded86,398 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche Carrera61,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 JBW
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 86,398 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,622 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 83,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 83,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2022 83,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear has perished and cuts on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,249 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2018 81,249 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,648 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 78,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 75,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 75,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 71,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 67,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs corroded on insides

Fail 11 May 2012 67,589 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs corroded on insides

Pass 12 May 2011 57,519 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,883 miles

Both front brake discs becoming corroded at edges

Both rear brake discs becoming scored and corroded

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

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

Under body obscured by full length plastic under tray

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,051 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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R888 JBW is a 2005 Porsche Carrera in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 61,526 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R888 JBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R888 JBW registered?

R888 JBW is a 2005 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is R888 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 JBW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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