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RL05 XPA

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,679 mi
Last recorded88,679 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XPA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 88,679 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 88,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 87,281 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,664 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 83,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,449 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted full length not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,661 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,009 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,265 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 79,265 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,791 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 18 Dec 2014 63,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,709 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,514 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

inner faces of rear discs corroded

both front tyres bald on inners

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,350 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,905 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2008 27,411 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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RL05 XPA is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL05 XPA, 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 RL05 XPA registered?

RL05 XPA is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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