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XKZ 997

2006 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,118 mi
Last recorded86,118 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 86,118 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 71,241 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 67,772 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 67,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable ites

Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,645 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,640 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 52,639 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,066 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,858 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,178 miles

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

covers fitted

covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,353 miles

covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 42,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,303 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,226 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,219 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,797 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,906 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,479 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 11,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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XKZ 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKZ 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 XKZ 997 registered?

XKZ 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is XKZ 997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKZ 997 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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