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X17 FAR

2006 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,380 mi
Last recorded134,380 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 FAR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 134,380 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 134,373 miles

Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 130,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,790 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 113,134 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 106,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside handbrake low efficiancy

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,399 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 98,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,754 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,655 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,655 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine covers obscuring components

under trays obscuring components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,995 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 81,995 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,614 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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X17 FAR is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X17 FAR, 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 X17 FAR registered?

X17 FAR is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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