2004 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · VU04 HJA
2004 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 50,023 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU04 HJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 50,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VU04 HJA 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 (VU04 HJA) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU04 HJA Mileage History
- 19/04/202247,852 mi
- 12/05/202348,681 mi+829 mi
- 24/05/202449,929 mi+1,248 mi
- 24/05/202449,929 mi
- 05/08/202550,023 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 659 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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- IMS Bearing FailureSerious
Early M96 engines can suffer intermediate shaft bearing failure, leading to major internal damage.
- Cylinder Bore ScoringSerious
Later 3.6 engines can suffer bore wear, leading to ticking, smoke and expensive rebuilds.
- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
The rear main seal between engine and gearbox degrades over time, causing oil to leak into the bellhousing area. Often mistaken for IMS failure.
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