2006 Porsche 911 · 10,443 MOT tests
2006 Porsche 911 reliability
2006 Porsche 911s fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 25 911 years (10,443 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche 911s: 10.4%)
- 13.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche 911s: 10.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 64% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 65,091
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,443
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 63% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 85% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Porsche 911
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Tyres2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
- Brakes2.2%
- Suspension2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.69%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.35%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.99%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 0.83%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.8%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.68%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.18%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.09%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (2.67%)
Other years
Every Porsche 911 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Porsche 911 reliable?
2006 Porsche 911s fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 25 911 years (10,443 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Porsche 911 MOT?
Most often lambda reading outside specified limits (1.69% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (1.35% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Porsche 911 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Porsche 911 shows 65,091 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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