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GU56 TNJ

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,674 mi
Last recorded97,674 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 TNJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 97,674 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 94,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 93,378 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,931 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (both) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,140 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.46mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm---worn inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,696 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,155 miles

slight coolant leak from offside front hose

Pass 19 Nov 2014 46,736 miles

slight coolent leak (offside front in wheel arch pipe)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,374 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,509 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,074 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,202 miles

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

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

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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GU56 TNJ is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black 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 GU56 TNJ, 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 GU56 TNJ registered?

GU56 TNJ is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is GU56 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 TNJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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