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CN56 BYF

2007 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,808 mi
Last recorded137,808 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Porsche 91140,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 BYF
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 137,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 137,638 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 136,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 128,214 miles

Lambda close to limit (poss due to blowing exhaust)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Undershrouds Fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 127,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Lambda close to limit (poss due to blowing exhaust)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Undershrouds Fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,569 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 114,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,489 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment shock top mount debonding very slightly (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front outer drive shaft gator starting to crack

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm ball joint has play in it (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer drive shaft gator starting to crack

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm ball joint has play in it (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust boxes splitting on seams (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing starting to come off plate (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 101,456 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits bank 2 lambda reading too high (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment shock top mount debonding very slightly (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front outer drive shaft gator starting to crack

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm ball joint has play in it (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer drive shaft gator starting to crack

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm ball joint has play in it (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush debonding (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust boxes splitting on seams (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing starting to come off plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,871 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Advise connections on steering rack leaking.

Advise vacuum pump corroded.

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 75,333 miles

All wipers smearing or juddering

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2012 65,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel cap seal slight cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,306 miles

fuel cap seal slight cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,206 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 55,199 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s number plate bulb dim

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,663 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 46,600 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,915 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under vehicle covers fitted

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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CN56 BYF is a 2007 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 40,837 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 CN56 BYF, 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 19 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CN56 BYF is a 2007 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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