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DSZ 997

2006 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,999 mi
Last recorded93,999 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 93,999 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear tyre wear/worn on inner edges and tread low

Pass 23 Oct 2024 92,178 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 90,330 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,708 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 88,708 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 305/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 305/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 79,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,531 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 75,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outer pad wearing near limits

front brake discs corroded/ grooved on inner faces

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,676 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 71,668 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,224 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2016 67,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2015 61,107 miles

2 front tyres cracked,perished.

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

Fail 8 Mar 2015 61,107 miles

2 front tyres cracked,perished.

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,771 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,253 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 27 Mar 2012 39,971 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,369 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,929 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2009 27,929 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DSZ 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DSZ 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 DSZ 997 registered?

DSZ 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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