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D8 VSV

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,943 mi
Last recorded85,943 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 VSV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 75,769 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 75,769 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,380 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,392 miles

Offside Front play in inner steering arm

Fail 25 Apr 2016 66,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases causing vehicle to be unable to pass emissions test (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front play in inner steering arm

Pass 1 May 2015 53,926 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 53,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,663 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,663 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 42,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,541 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,786 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,085 miles

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

both front tyres wearing lower on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2010 23,882 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,585 miles

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

front registration plate in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 8 Jun 2009 19,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front registration plate in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

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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D8 VSV is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D8 VSV, 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 D8 VSV registered?

D8 VSV is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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