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RX55 YEB

2005 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,201 mi
Last recorded77,201 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YEB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 77,201 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flex ferrule's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,410 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play loose in operation-badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drop link badly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded especially by mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators white/amber (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 70,508 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear Antiroll bars and drop links corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear diagnal braces corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front Rigid brake pipes (before flexis) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive IMS/RMS leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 70,508 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear Antiroll bars and drop links corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear diagnal braces corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front Rigid brake pipes (before flexis) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive IMS/RMS leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 69,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,699 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 68,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,755 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 67,021 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,981 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 63,645 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 61,263 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,055 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,814 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 51,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPS lamp lit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 51,166 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPS lamp lit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 46,029 miles

all tyres worn on edges

stone chip in windscreen

tyre warning light on

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn on edges

stone chip in windscreen

tyre warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,832 miles

both front brake discs pitted inner faces

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,390 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 28,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,784 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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RX55 YEB is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RX55 YEB, 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 RX55 YEB registered?

RX55 YEB is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is RX55 YEB safe to buy?

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