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SB04 LLL

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,934 mi
Last recorded123,934 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S41,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 LLL
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera S
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 123,934 miles

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

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 Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 122,327 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 122,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showes white light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 118,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 113,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,560 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight in both rear inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,422 miles

slight corrosion on both front and n/s/r brake pipes

slight movement in rear d-bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,588 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,245 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,394 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,770 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera S?

Based on 1,220 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,448
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
Headlamp not working on main beam 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
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SB04 LLL is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 41,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB04 LLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB04 LLL is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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