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P17 OTY

2006 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,111 mi
Last recorded49,111 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 OTY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 49,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 46,314 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 44,690 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 41,395 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 37,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 34,037 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 31,766 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 30,469 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted down the hole underside of vehicle

Pass 5 May 2018 27,647 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 26,449 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 26,449 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 May 2016 23,940 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 22,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 21,570 miles

Front tyres cracked slightly in tread, not exposing inner cords

Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,995 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,469 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 Jun 2009 14,190 miles

Punture repair carried out on n/s/r tyre

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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P17 OTY is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Blue 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 P17 OTY, 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 P17 OTY registered?

P17 OTY is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is P17 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P17 OTY 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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