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J8 EYL

2006 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,702 mi
Last recorded61,702 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche 91146,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 EYL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 59,818 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks vacuum pump corroded and wet

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2023 57,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight oil leaks

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,682 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 10 May 2019 44,213 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leaks

Pass 15 May 2018 40,049 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 40,049 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 36,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 33,015 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,383 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 28,383 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,054 miles

All 4 tyres worn to 'Zero mm' on inside edge

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,236 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs scored and worn

nearside front and rear, offside front and rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,226 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,952 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on extreme in ner edges

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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J8 EYL is a 2006 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J8 EYL, 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 J8 EYL registered?

J8 EYL is a 2006 Porsche 911, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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