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PJ55 MHV

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,655 mi
Last recorded97,655 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 MHV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 97,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 89,271 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 80,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 71,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe corroded (next to rack connection) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 71,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 71,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 70,796 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 70,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,370 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 69,399 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 67,473 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 67,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,284 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 62,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,695 miles

condition of exhaust clamps

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 60,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe on brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

condition of exhaust clamps

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 54,135 miles

undertrays fitted

upper covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 48,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,606 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,349 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,597 miles

unable to see centre brake pipes , due to plastic covers

Fail 3 Feb 2010 15,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre puncture repair on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,311 miles

o/s/r tyre puncture repair on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,166 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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PJ55 MHV is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PJ55 MHV, 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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PJ55 MHV is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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