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B29 JAY

2006 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,611 mi
Last recorded40,611 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 JAY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 40,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 40,142 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,349 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 38,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,728 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 36,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 35,096 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35 ZR19 94 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 35,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35 ZR19 94 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 33,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2018 30,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode e (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear exhaust box clamp starting to crack

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,730 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,351 miles

Nearside Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,608 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Wear in N/S Intermediate steering rack inner joint.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 21,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 20,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 19,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play detected n/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Nov 2011 16,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2010 13,076 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 10,577 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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B29 JAY is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 51,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B29 JAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B29 JAY registered?

B29 JAY is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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