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L40 POR

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,059 mi
Last recorded56,059 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 POR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 56,059 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 55,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 55,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 55,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 55,465 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 55,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk taken out of side wall but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,281 miles

Front Brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,230 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in both inner rack arm joints (2.3 (a) (i))

all four tyres have age related cracks between treads

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,797 miles

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Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,316 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 39,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,485 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,386 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,940 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 May 2011 32,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 24,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,763 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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L40 POR is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L40 POR, 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 L40 POR registered?

L40 POR is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is L40 POR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 POR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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