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R8 FEV

2006 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 4961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests39 (33 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,473 mi
Last recorded52,473 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 FEV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,961cc

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MOT History

33 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 52,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 50,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 109,915 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 47,864 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 108,880 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 46,074 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 108,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 108,305 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 43,903 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 43,903 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 106,881 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 43,479 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 105,540 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 105,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened anti roll bar lower ball joint not connected (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,181 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,184 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 104,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre is punctured. Repairable.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,952 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,170 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,680 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 101,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight play in offside rack inner joint

Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,088 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 95,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,268 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,064 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,359 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,572 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 30,572 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 24,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 6 Apr 2011 24,613 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 86,079 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,168 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,527 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,448 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 54,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 44,565 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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R8 FEV is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 4,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R8 FEV, 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 R8 FEV registered?

R8 FEV is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is R8 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 FEV shows 39 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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