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N3 XCB

2006 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 XCB
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 117,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,402 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (Central arm) Centre bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 106,545 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 99,226 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 90,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 79,681 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 79,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 79,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,872 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,972 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,266 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,386 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,595 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (requires alignment adjustment and tyre pressure check) and also slightly perished

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

Handbrake would require adjustment as it just made required efficiency

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 56,595 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (requires alignment adjustment and tyre pressure check) and also slightly perished

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

Handbrake would require adjustment as it just made required efficiency

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,793 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,306 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 39,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,642 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,042 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 28,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N3 XCB is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N3 XCB, 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 N3 XCB registered?

N3 XCB is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is N3 XCB safe to buy?

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