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2006 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,943 mi
Last recorded105,943 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 BAN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 105,943 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 101,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 101,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 97,132 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,655 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 96,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded UNDER CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM CALIPER TO FLEXIBLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXIBLE OVER GEARBOX (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded UNDER CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 92,353 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,594 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,746 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,579 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,504 miles

Offside Front tyre has worn inner shoulder

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs corroded (inners)

front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,927 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,889 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2016 54,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,459 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 44,385 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 41,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,790 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,613 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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X8 BAN is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Black 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 X8 BAN, 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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X8 BAN is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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