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BOX 578R

2006 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOX 578R
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 71,984 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 71,983 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear clamps broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 69,195 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust clamps broken

Pass 11 Mar 2024 67,279 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 66,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 64,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,876 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,876 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,931 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,618 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,669 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,794 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,975 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,454 miles

both rear tyres low on tread.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,398 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 10,648 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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BOX 578R is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BOX 578R, 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 BOX 578R registered?

BOX 578R is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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