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XKD 979

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests47 (36 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate76.6%

Mileage

89,509 mi
Last recorded89,509 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKD 979
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

36 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 89,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 70,885 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 89,208 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 89,182 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 68,555 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 85,263 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 81,544 miles

Exhaust flanges and brackets deteriorating/corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,577 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,118 miles

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 77,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,197 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,873 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 61,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 58,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 64,260 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 64,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 58,279 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 58,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 58,174 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 58,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,135 miles

Rear Number plate is loose on one side.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 52,086 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Number plate is loose on one side, Recommend having rectified.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,679 miles

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

slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear brake discs.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,208 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,231 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 44,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,875 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear wheel has slight damage .

Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear wheel has slight damage .

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 36,469 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre 295/30/zr19-100Y

Nail in O/S/R tyre 295/30/zr19-100Y

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,376 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,418 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,049 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 30,015 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,157 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,414 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 21,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,049 miles

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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XKD 979 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.6%.

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 XKD 979, 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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XKD 979 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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