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RK55 BTE

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,190 mi
Last recorded115,190 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 BTE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 115,190 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,618 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 111,288 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2021 111,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 108,641 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 108,641 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 99,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,980 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 79,235 miles

Ball joint has slight play nearside steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 68,730 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 56,669 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,845 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 44,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,321 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 39,812 miles

rear tyres worn very low on inner edges recomend replacment

under body shields fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2010 30,633 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,786 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 26,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,560 miles

near side rear tyre near 1.6m

off side rear tyre nailed & near 1.6m

Fail 6 Nov 2008 21,534 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

near side rear tyre near 1.6m

off side rear tyre nailed & near 1.6m

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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RK55 BTE is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK55 BTE, 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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RK55 BTE is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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