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DNZ 997

2006 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,017 mi
Last recorded67,017 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 67,017 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 66,988 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,536 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 64,440 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,143 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,631 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 59,459 miles

under trays

Pass 17 Nov 2018 57,271 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 57,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 57,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,940 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)

black tape covering most of registration plate lamp lens O/S

Fail 7 Nov 2017 55,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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)

black tape covering most of registration plate lamp lens O/S

Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded in faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 54,541 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded in faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 53,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm tread depth

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,633 miles

n/s/f wiper perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,373 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,642 miles

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,261 miles

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

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

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

inner faces of rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2010 28,219 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

inner faces of rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,078 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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DNZ 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DNZ 997, 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 DNZ 997 registered?

DNZ 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is DNZ 997 safe to buy?

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