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Y40 STY

2005 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,036 mi
Last recorded55,036 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 STY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 55,036 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 54,609 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 53,067 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 49,609 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 49,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 48,742 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,047 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,384 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,920 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,423 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 32,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,178 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,852 miles

front brake discs inner face starting to rust

Pass 11 Mar 2009 7,608 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 4,335 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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Y40 STY is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y40 STY, 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 Y40 STY registered?

Y40 STY is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is Y40 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 STY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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