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RX55 YRW

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,909 mi
Last recorded112,909 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YRW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 112,909 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

Front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2018 112,909 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,786 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Plastic trays fitted

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 98,786 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Plastic trays fitted

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,522 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 74,521 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 74,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 59,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,621 miles

advise front discs pitted and corroded on inside edges advise replacement

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,431 miles

front brake discs rusting

Pass 21 May 2009 29,933 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,087 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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RX55 YRW is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RX55 YRW, 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 RX55 YRW registered?

RX55 YRW is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 February 2006.

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