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WJ55 DWL

2005 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,152 mi
Last recorded51,152 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 DWL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 51,152 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 51,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 48,958 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 45,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Due to tyre age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Due to tyre age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 44,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 43,992 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 43,956 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak sleeve joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,197 miles

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

front tyres perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2018 42,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front tyres perishing

Corrossion to inner disc faces o/s and n/s rear

Rear discs wearing thin

Fail 13 Mar 2018 41,792 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perishing & cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2017 39,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,362 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2014 30,041 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2014 29,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,545 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,271 miles

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)

tyre size 325/25 zr 20 Y

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,794 miles

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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WJ55 DWL is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ55 DWL, 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 WJ55 DWL registered?

WJ55 DWL is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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