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RA55 NKW

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,823 mi
Last recorded79,823 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 NKW
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 79,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 77,998 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 77,998 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 73,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to junction box pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 12 Oct 2023 73,339 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to junction box pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 72,486 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,728 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 70,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,413 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2019 68,433 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Dec 2018 66,938 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Nov 2017 63,877 miles

under trims fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Nov 2016 60,093 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 55,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,988 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 32,036 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,430 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NKW is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc 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 NKW, 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 RA55 NKW registered?

RA55 NKW is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is RA55 NKW safe to buy?

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