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V8 UKL

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,073 mi
Last recorded120,073 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 UKL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 120,073 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 115,246 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 115,238 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 110,213 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 104,738 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,994 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 96,678 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,556 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,592 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 89,586 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 83,927 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 80,131 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,956 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,262 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,809 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 43,231 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear tyre has a slight cut to outer side wall

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,231 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a slight cut to outer side wall

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,229 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 31,002 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,753 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,602 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 17,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V8 UKL is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V8 UKL, 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 V8 UKL registered?

V8 UKL is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 January 2005.

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