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VIW 997

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,593 mi
Last recorded165,593 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 165,593 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 165,573 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 161,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 154,598 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 145,460 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 139,815 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Both rear discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded flexible joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 139,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Both rear discs* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded flexible joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 135,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/F Shock absorber rods have small play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

T he underside is mainly covered by under trays

Pass 8 Feb 2020 133,995 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 128,440 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has slight leak, does not adversely affect emissions

Fail 25 Jan 2019 128,430 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 122,723 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,291 miles

play in nearside steering rack

slight play at steering wheel to steering column

Pass 27 Jan 2016 115,079 miles

slight play in nearside steering track arm inner joint

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,192 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2014 100,972 miles

rear shock absorbers becoming weak

slight play at steering wheel to colume

Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,411 miles

slight play from nearside front wheel area

Pass 6 Feb 2012 85,560 miles

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link and inner roll bar bushes

Fail 6 Feb 2012 85,560 miles

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

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link and inner roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,086 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,979 miles

bonnet release button missing

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,710 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 25,710 miles

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

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

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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VIW 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VIW 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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VIW 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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