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281 GHY

2004 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,510 mi
Last recorded69,510 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration281 GHY
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 69,510 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 59,685 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 45,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 44,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Front side light inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper to flexi surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bump stop deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2022 44,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Front side light inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper to flexi surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bump stop deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,297 miles

front tyres feathered

Fail 5 Dec 2009 38,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 38,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,378 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 35,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,205 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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281 GHY is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 51,788 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 281 GHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 22 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 281 GHY registered?

281 GHY is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is 281 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 281 GHY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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