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RA55 GBE

2005 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,940 mi
Last recorded85,940 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 GBE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,940 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,716 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 85,135 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 83,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 83,101 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,426 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 80,670 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,796 miles

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,988 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 73,988 miles

Emissions not tested not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre uneven wear on inner edge and down to 3.0mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre uneven wear on inner edge and down to 3.0mm tread depth

Pass 11 Jul 2014 64,517 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 13 Jun 2013 57,229 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,253 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 42,252 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,816 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,797 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 24,797 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,275 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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RA55 GBE is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA55 GBE, 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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RA55 GBE is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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