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RA55 XSL

2005 Porsche 911

Green Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,225 mi
Last recorded100,225 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 XSL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 100,225 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,229 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 83,488 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,619 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,746 miles

Both rear tyres low

Pass 6 Jan 2020 74,989 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,845 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 70,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 69,869 miles

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

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 24 Nov 2016 68,961 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,193 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre valve perished

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tyre tread but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre valve perished

offside front tyre valve perished

offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,613 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,141 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 58,141 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs are corroding on inner faces

Fail 24 Nov 2011 52,475 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs are corroding on inner faces

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,675 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,638 miles

Fuel tank cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XSL is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Green with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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