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YGZ 997

2006 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,084 mi
Last recorded78,084 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGZ 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Traces of a coolant leak under the vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2025 74,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 71,837 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 70,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 69,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 68,998 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,317 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,987 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded little pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded little pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted underneath obscuring view to some components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,046 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 57,751 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,015 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,714 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,783 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,887 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,176 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,822 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 19,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YGZ 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YGZ 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.

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What year was YGZ 997 registered?

YGZ 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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