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DXZ 997

2006 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,385 mi
Last recorded87,385 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,385 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 85,555 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated metal joint slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,676 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,653 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 67,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,825 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,598 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,853 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 54,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,355 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

offside front shock absorber has slight lateral play

Fail 23 Mar 2012 50,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

offside front shock absorber has slight lateral play

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,625 miles

offside front shock absorber has slight lateral play

Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,942 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,215 miles

corrosion to all brake discs inner surfaces

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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DXZ 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DXZ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DXZ 997 registered?

DXZ 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is DXZ 997 safe to buy?

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