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RV06 YCJ

2006 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,625 mi
Last recorded123,625 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 YCJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 123,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 123,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 123,491 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn very low/bald on edges

imbalance on parking brake efficiency

inner front brake discs poor

near side front shock absorber leaking

slight noises from steering

Pass 4 Sep 2024 114,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 114,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 114,479 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 113,598 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2022 113,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,248 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 107,248 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,393 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

fuel cap seal splitting

head lamps and position lamps unable to be turned off

Fail 20 Nov 2020 105,393 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

fuel cap seal splitting

head lamps and position lamps unable to be turned off

Pass 25 Nov 2019 103,470 miles

fuel cap seal splitting

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust nuts, bolts and clamps corroded

headlamps and position lamps are unable to be switched off

horn poor

Pass 19 Nov 2018 100,076 miles

both front tyres cracking

chips in windscreen

exhaust tail pipe clamps cracked

fuel cap seal perished

handbrake high

headlamps and position lamps are unable to be switched off.

horn poor

Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,730 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,363 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 95,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 89,982 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 82,460 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 82,445 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,176 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 78,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,566 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,950 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,351 miles

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Some play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 7 Jul 2010 62,351 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Some play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,829 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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RV06 YCJ is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV06 YCJ, 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 RV06 YCJ registered?

RV06 YCJ is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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