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SJ05 GWP

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,202 mi
Last recorded79,202 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 GWP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 76,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 72,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,773 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 58,238 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,839 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 56,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2016 55,263 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calipier (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2015 53,067 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calipier (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,772 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,966 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers s,earing screen

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,978 miles

all brake discs pitted

coolant leak at thermostart housing

Fail 7 Jul 2009 24,768 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,768 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,070 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,509 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SJ05 GWP is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SJ05 GWP, 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 SJ05 GWP registered?

SJ05 GWP is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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