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PIL 556

2006 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,715 mi
Last recorded64,715 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 556
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 64,715 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 63,675 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 62,808 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 62,410 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,168 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,767 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,695 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

unable to check brake pipes under car due to floor covering

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,705 miles

unable to check brake pipes and fuel pipes under floor of car due to floor covering

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,213 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 29 Mar 2016 54,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 51,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 Apr 2013 50,135 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 50,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,558 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,020 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 43,875 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,400 miles

o/s/r tyre 3 mm

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,075 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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PIL 556 is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PIL 556, 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 PIL 556 registered?

PIL 556 is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is PIL 556 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 556 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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