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VX54 LYV

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,339 mi
Last recorded82,339 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 LYV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 82,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 81,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2023 81,139 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,089 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 74,460 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 70,824 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 67,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,630 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 61,078 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,721 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 57,450 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,749 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,720 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,529 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,411 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 31,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 31,080 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,009 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 22,008 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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VX54 LYV is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VX54 LYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX54 LYV registered?

VX54 LYV is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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