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LX56 BWL

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,427 mi
Last recorded97,427 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 BWL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,427 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 93,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,944 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 76,465 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,828 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 68,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,159 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 52,562 miles

Exhaust joint clamps fractured.

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 15 Oct 2012 40,785 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,407 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,371 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 25,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,297 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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LX56 BWL is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LX56 BWL, 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 LX56 BWL registered?

LX56 BWL is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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