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VIG 9971

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,940 mi
Last recorded107,940 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 9971
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 107,940 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2025 103,169 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer c/v joint starting to expel grease

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 96,340 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Central chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,768 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 87,768 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,077 miles

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

both rear brake back plates loose

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,373 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,842 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 65,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,946 miles

Nearside Front shocker corroded at the top

Offside Front corroded at the top

exhaust manifold flanges corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,286 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 57,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,426 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

front/rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r exhaust box split

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Fail 28 Jan 2017 52,354 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/corroded

front/rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r exhaust box split

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,740 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 48,740 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,575 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 39,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,190 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 21,956 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 21,956 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,381 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 10,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VIG 9971 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VIG 9971, 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 VIG 9971 registered?

VIG 9971 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is VIG 9971 safe to buy?

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