2004 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · RR03 TEC
2004 Porsche 911 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 42,269 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RR03 TEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 42,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RR03 TEC 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 2004 Porsche 911 (RR03 TEC) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RR03 TEC Mileage History
- 08/04/202241,382 mi
- 14/04/202341,758 mi+376 mi
- 14/04/202341,758 mi
- 10/04/202441,873 mi+115 mi
- 24/04/202542,269 mi+396 mi
Average of roughly 291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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