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LX55 HTV

2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,361 mi
Last recorded123,361 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S48,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 HTV
MakePorsche
Model911 Carrera S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 123,361 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 118,664 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 118,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has buldge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 116,393 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 108,318 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 108,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,202 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,270 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 88,264 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 74,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,091 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,702 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,074 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,831 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,452 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,350 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 30,350 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,618 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 22,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 17,204 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 13,465 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Carrera S?

Based on 1,220 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,448
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Stop lamp not working 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
Headlamp not working on main beam 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
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LX55 HTV is a 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 48,942 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 Carrera S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX55 HTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Carrera S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche 911 Carrera S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX55 HTV registered?

LX55 HTV is a 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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