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S8 KUG

2005 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,393 mi
Last recorded54,393 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 KUG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 54,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 54,124 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 53,387 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 53,384 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,643 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,725 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 49,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,145 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge 2.9mm

covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting view

fuel cap seal deteriorating but sealing

Fail 18 Nov 2016 47,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge 2.9mm

covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting view

fuel cap seal deteriorating but sealing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,755 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,746 miles

coolant leaking from front cross axel coolant pipes

coolant leaking from front radiators

o/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 45,746 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 43,001 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,271 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,488 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,078 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,348 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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S8 KUG is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S8 KUG, 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 S8 KUG registered?

S8 KUG is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is S8 KUG safe to buy?

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