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W18 WWS

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,990 mi
Last recorded96,990 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 WWS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,990 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 94,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,491 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

slight blowing from exhaust both sides

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,842 miles

all engine coolant hoses front and rear connections slight damp and corroded

corrosion started to offside and nearside front caliper and offside front metal brake pipes

engine smokes excessively on start up from nearside exhaust and left at idle but clears

slight blow from some exhaust joints

slight play in offside and nearside front bottom ball joints

slight play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 21 Feb 2019 91,842 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

all engine coolant hoses front and rear connections slight damp and corroded

corrosion started to offside and nearside front caliper and offside front metal brake pipes

engine smokes excessively on start up from nearside exhaust and left at idle but clears

exhaust system blowing from multiple joints and possible boxes, fixing nuts and bolts corroded off missing

slight play in offside and nearside front bottom ball joints

slight play in offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,615 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slight warped

Offside handbrake slight binding

corrosion to inner face of front and rear of brake discs

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight exhaust blowing

slight play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2015 78,329 miles

rear brake disc inner face very poor condition corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine coolant leaking from radiator (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cat test not carried out

offside rear tyre close to legal limit 2mm

rear brake disc inner face very poor condition corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,750 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

corrsosion to inner face of rear brake discs

lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,876 miles

inner facee of rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,449 miles

both front tyres slight out of shape on inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2012 62,448 miles

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

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

both front tyres slight out of shape on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,762 miles

corrosion to offside andd nearside front and rear brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2010 50,249 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2010 50,072 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,547 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 41,536 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 26,970 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly cracked

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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W18 WWS is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W18 WWS, 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 W18 WWS registered?

W18 WWS is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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