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Y16 MCB

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,500 mi
Last recorded100,500 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 MCB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play of of steering rack inner balljoint

Pass 22 Jan 2025 98,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 96,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Caliper link pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock casings corroded/Play in shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front coolant pipes leaking

Nearside Rear Handbrake requires adjustment

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

rear seats / seatbelts not presented

Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,808 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play within Macpherson strut

Offside Front Play within Steering arm

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 95,806 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play within Macpherson strut

Offside Front Play within Steering arm

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,539 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,503 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 91,356 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 88,343 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 88,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp washer inop

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,111 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,861 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 77,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,229 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 70,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 47,377 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 47,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel level low.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,879 miles

o/s parking brake slightly low - advise check

Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,573 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,922 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 28,831 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has small cut in inner tread advise

Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,835 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,872 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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Y16 MCB is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y16 MCB, 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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Y16 MCB is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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