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LX56 BYG

2006 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

43,351 mi
Last recorded43,351 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 BYG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 43,351 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 43,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 40,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in outer sidewall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep damage in outer sidewall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep damage in outer sidewall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both offside & nearside contaminated & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 40,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in outer sidewall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep damage in outer sidewall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deep damage in outer sidewall but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both offside & nearside contaminated & smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 38,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 36,342 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 34,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,603 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,897 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 31,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,708 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 30,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,734 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 29,734 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,083 miles

nearside front tyre cuts

Fail 5 Dec 2014 28,083 miles

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

nearside front tyre cuts

Fail 7 Oct 2013 26,805 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2013 26,805 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,209 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 24,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 22,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 22,139 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 14,716 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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LX56 BYG is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LX56 BYG, 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 LX56 BYG registered?

LX56 BYG is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is LX56 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX56 BYG shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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