2005 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · R1 GHJ
2005 Porsche 911 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 103,304 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R1 GHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 103,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R1 GHJ 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 (R1 GHJ) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
R1 GHJ Mileage History
- 02/02/2023102,056 mi
- 02/02/2023102,063 mi+7 mi
- 13/03/2024102,661 mi+598 mi
- 07/03/2025102,984 mi+323 mi
- 15/06/2026103,304 mi+320 mi
Average of roughly 371 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: Good
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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