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RX56 XBV

2006 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,468 mi
Last recorded84,468 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XBV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,468 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 78,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,837 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 20 Sep 2023 72,837 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,078 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 69,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,694 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 66,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 58,221 miles

Full undertrays fitted obscuring underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 55,580 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 53,090 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 50,258 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,475 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,182 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,949 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre has small damage outer wall/cracking on inner tread pattern

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

wear front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,002 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,076 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,004 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 32,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,345 miles

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

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

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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RX56 XBV is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RX56 XBV, 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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RX56 XBV is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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