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ACE 5L

2006 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,434 mi
Last recorded129,434 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACE 5L
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 129,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 126,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases one exhaust clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp leveling switch/ linkage deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 123,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 114,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 108,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 99,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,547 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 93,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Coffin arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,683 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2016 76,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2016 72,271 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 64,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 54,259 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 54,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,733 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,900 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,982 miles

head lamp patten flat

Fail 23 Feb 2010 21,982 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

head lamp patten flat

Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,774 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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ACE 5L is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ACE 5L, 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 ACE 5L registered?

ACE 5L is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is ACE 5L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACE 5L shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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