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LX55 HRN

2006 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,673 mi
Last recorded124,673 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 HRN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 124,673 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 124,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2025 124,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 123,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2024 123,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2024 123,009 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s/r (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 121,394 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 108,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside rear at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 18 Feb 2017 103,248 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 101,403 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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LX55 HRN is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX55 HRN, 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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What year was LX55 HRN registered?

LX55 HRN is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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