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RV55 ZGN

2005 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,478 mi
Last recorded89,478 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 ZGN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 89,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front jacking point bracket corroded

exhaust corroded

under shields blocking full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2025 88,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 86,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,617 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 84,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,424 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,359 miles

n/s frt tyre inneredge worn

o/s frt and o/s rear brake pipes rusting

slight play in frt lower ball joints

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 77,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

frt discs inner faces rusting

n/s frt tyre inneredge worn

o/s frt and o/s rear brake pipes rusting

slight play in frt lower ball joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,359 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,262 miles

full under shields fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,319 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,555 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,256 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,133 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,153 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,126 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,632 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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RV55 ZGN is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,824cc 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 RV55 ZGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 ZGN registered?

RV55 ZGN is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is RV55 ZGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 ZGN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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