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RIB 56

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,201 mi
Last recorded100,201 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 56
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,201 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 100,199 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 99,420 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 99,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,599 miles

Carbon emissions requirements just met

Pass 19 Jan 2022 96,257 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 84,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,606 miles

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

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

exhaust system starting to deteriate

Fail 26 Jun 2017 81,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

exhaust system starting to deteriate

Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,290 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,082 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,852 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 51,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 51,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 51,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,610 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,805 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 31,804 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,203 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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RIB 56 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RIB 56, 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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RIB 56 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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