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XDZ 997

2006 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,480 mi
Last recorded165,480 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDZ 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 165,480 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 151,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 139,787 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 138,277 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 138,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 135,484 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,239 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,518 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre low on edge

Fail 25 Apr 2018 103,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also deep cuts in worn area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre low on edge

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,157 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,157 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,547 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 66,803 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,371 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 63,365 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 58,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,029 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,088 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 25,777 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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XDZ 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDZ 997, 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 XDZ 997 registered?

XDZ 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is XDZ 997 safe to buy?

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