2005 Porsche 911 3.8L Petrol · SN55 AOE
2005 Porsche 911 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 77,897 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN55 AOE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 77,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN55 AOE 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 (SN55 AOE) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 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: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SN55 AOE Mileage History
- 04/10/202372,141 mi
- 12/09/202473,499 mi+1,358 mi
- 06/01/202573,676 mi+177 mi
- 23/07/202677,883 mi+4,207 mi
- 30/07/202677,897 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,041 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
The coil packs on 997 engines are prone to cracking and failing, causing misfires. A relatively inexpensive fix but common across all variants.
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