MOT Status
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72,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front washers leaking fluid
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both exhaust manifolds badl corroded( not leakng at time of test).
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front tyre will have chords exposed emminately
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both exhaust manifolds badl corroded( not leakng at time of test).
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm and worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm and worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Braking system leaking vac pump (3.6.A.1)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak vac pump on engine ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bonnet sticking
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front discs corroded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front discs corroded
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Porsche 911?
Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBZ 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VBZ 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.
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What year was VBZ 997 registered?
VBZ 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 January 2005.
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