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VBZ 997

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,662 mi
Last recorded72,662 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBZ 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 72,662 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2025 71,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 70,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 70,385 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 67,293 miles

Front washers leaking fluid

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 66,975 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 65,979 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,059 miles

both exhaust manifolds badl corroded( not leakng at time of test).

Fail 17 Oct 2019 64,057 miles

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).

Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,961 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,368 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 59,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,922 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,530 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,609 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,562 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,979 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,414 miles

both front discs corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,414 miles

both front discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,436 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,511 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 28,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 28,877 miles

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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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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VBZ 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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