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131 U

2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,457 mi
Last recorded78,457 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S48,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration131 U
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera 4S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 78,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant leak n/s/f

Pass 3 Feb 2025 75,544 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 74,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 71,756 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 71,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 68,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,980 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 63,657 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 63,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 54,631 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 53,676 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 53,676 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,598 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?

Based on 1,772 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
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131 U is a 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 48,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 131 U, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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131 U is a 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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