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E8 SBB

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 SBB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 107,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 105,125 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 105,125 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 103,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 101,221 miles

Hand brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 98,175 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 94,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,000 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,502 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 69,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,607 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,214 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,421 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,845 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,429 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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E8 SBB is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc 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 E8 SBB, 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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E8 SBB is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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