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888 TXF

2006 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,312 mi
Last recorded55,312 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 TXF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 55,312 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 54,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 54,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner /outer cv boots weeping grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 51,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 51,339 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 51,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective locking device does not work wheel can be moved back and forth (2.1.3 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 51,316 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective locking device does not work wheel can be moved back and forth (2.1.3 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 50,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2020 50,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,897 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,524 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,929 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 36,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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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888 TXF is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 46,650 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 888 TXF, 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 20 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 888 TXF registered?

888 TXF is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is 888 TXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 TXF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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