2005 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · B17 YCY
2005 Porsche 911 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 143,300 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B17 YCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 143,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B17 YCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche 911 (B17 YCY) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
B17 YCY Mileage History
- 10/10/2023128,553 mi
- 24/10/2023128,556 mi+3 mi
- 22/10/2024136,146 mi+7,590 mi
- 16/01/2025136,155 mi+9 mi
- 15/01/2026143,300 mi+7,145 mi
Average of roughly 6,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (997)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Bore Scoring (Gen 1)Serious
The Lokasil/Alusil cylinder liners degrade, causing the piston to score the walls. Eventually requires a full rebuild.
- IMS Bearing (997.1)Serious
While the 997.1 uses a larger bearing than the 996, early 2005 models still use the smaller bearing. Later 997.1 cars use a larger, more robust bearing but failure is still possible.
- Cracked Ignition Coil PacksModerate
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