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YIW 997

2006 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,878 mi
Last recorded49,878 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 49,878 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 45,536 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 44,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 41,414 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 38,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Mar 2021 36,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 35,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 35,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 32,760 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 28,155 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 May 2010 24,317 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,249 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 20,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YIW 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YIW 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 YIW 997 registered?

YIW 997 is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is YIW 997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 997 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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