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GPV 8

2006 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 8
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 81,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

slight play in inner steering arm

Pass 7 Feb 2025 80,102 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 76,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bordrline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white borderline (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white borderline (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust flange studs & nuts corroded & thin

off side rear of vehicle has some damage

Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,315 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,542 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,006 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 60,986 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 56,916 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 50,195 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 47,885 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 47,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 45,341 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 43,375 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 40,828 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 37,631 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 37,631 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 6 May 2010 33,160 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 25,349 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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GPV 8 is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GPV 8, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPV 8 registered?

GPV 8 is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is GPV 8 safe to buy?

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