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R888 PJL

2006 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,829 mi
Last recorded65,829 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 PJL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 65,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 65,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 62,809 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 58,138 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 56,579 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 56,084 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 55,666 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 55,222 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 54,132 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 53,650 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,934 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,502 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,740 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 50,728 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,872 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 36,895 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 36,890 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,571 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 22,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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R888 PJL is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R888 PJL, 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 R888 PJL registered?

R888 PJL is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is R888 PJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 PJL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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