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SXZ 997

2005 Porsche 911

White Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,809 mi
Last recorded44,809 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXZ 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 44,809 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 43,926 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 43,015 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 41,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 39,484 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,076 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,800 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 34,171 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 33,306 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,948 miles

both front tyres feathering inside edges

both rear tyres rubbing inside edges

Fail 25 Aug 2016 31,942 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexis to calipers both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres feathering inside edges

both rear tyres rubbing inside edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,977 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 30,977 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted in N/S/R seat

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,227 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,613 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit and worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2011 20,613 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both rear tyres close to legal limit and worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 16,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 9,428 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)

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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SXZ 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in White with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SXZ 997, 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 SXZ 997 registered?

SXZ 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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