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P40 MSG

2006 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,506 mi
Last recorded93,506 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 MSG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 93,506 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 93,506 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 91,983 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 90,162 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2023 88,199 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 88,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot weeping

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 86,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,734 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (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 10 Jun 2019 80,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,577 miles

Front tyres low on both edges

Offside Rear Lower ball joint boot damaged but preventing an ingress of water

Rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2017 74,367 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 69,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 66,082 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs badly corroded - suggest attention

Fail 15 May 2015 66,082 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs badly corroded - suggest attention

Pass 23 May 2014 61,953 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 57,864 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 54,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,990 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 7 Jun 2010 37,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,822 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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P40 MSG is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P40 MSG, 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 P40 MSG registered?

P40 MSG is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is P40 MSG safe to buy?

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