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VFZ 3822

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,096 mi
Last recorded106,096 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 274,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 3822
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,096 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,908 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 101,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 97,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 95,354 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 3 Mar 2023 95,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 31 Oct 2022 95,266 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,294 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,058 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,980 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 86,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,264 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 81,772 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres cracking but no cords or ply exposed

Fail 18 Jun 2018 81,772 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all four tyres cracking but no cords or ply exposed

Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,450 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,725 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,304 miles

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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VFZ 3822 is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFZ 3822, 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

How do I check the history of VFZ 3822?

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What year was VFZ 3822 registered?

VFZ 3822 is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 2, first registered on 2 January 2005.

Is VFZ 3822 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFZ 3822 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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