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GX55 YGL

2006 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,958 mi
Last recorded38,958 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 YGL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 38,958 miles

engine coolant pipe leaking water offside and nearside front

Pass 28 Apr 2025 38,828 miles

engine coolant leaking from offside and nearside front radiator hoses

engine coolant leaking from offside and nearside front radiator hoses 2 out of 4 joints

Pass 19 Mar 2024 38,353 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 38,227 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 38,175 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 38,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,833 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,729 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 37,440 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 37,440 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,808 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,367 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 33,889 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 29,955 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 28 Dec 2012 24,484 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 12,623 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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GX55 YGL is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 3,179cc 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 GX55 YGL, 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 GX55 YGL registered?

GX55 YGL is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is GX55 YGL safe to buy?

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