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R5 LSU

2006 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,333 mi
Last recorded62,333 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 LSU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 62,333 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 61,118 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 60,592 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 60,488 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp missing

Coolant leak Multiple - coolant pipes swelling ()

Front luggage compartment wont open

Fuel cap rubber seal cracking/perishing

Under body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 1 Nov 2021 59,166 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 59,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,585 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,582 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 57,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,513 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear WHEEL RIM DAMAGED OUTER.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 56,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear WHEEL RIM DAMAGED OUTER.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,610 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 53,593 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 50,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front n/s rear road wheels outer rims damaged.

Fail 8 May 2015 50,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front n/s rear road wheels outer rims damaged.

Fail 6 May 2014 45,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s rear tyres outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Pass 6 May 2014 45,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s rear tyres outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,550 miles

o/s rear tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 35,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,425 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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R5 LSU is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R5 LSU, 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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R5 LSU is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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