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UIG 997

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

Grey Petrol 2596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,322 mi
Last recorded71,322 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 274,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 997
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 71,322 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 70,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch BOTH NSR AND OSR ()

Pass 3 Aug 2023 67,777 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 64,025 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside piston shafts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,587 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside pistons shaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both Nearside & Offside ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 59,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 56,986 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,564 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,439 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 43,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 42,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 42,417 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 2?

Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
1,727
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
position lamp(s) not working 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Headlamp aim too high 6
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 6
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UIG 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 in Grey with a 2,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 74,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UIG 997, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UIG 997 registered?

UIG 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is UIG 997 safe to buy?

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