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RY55 WTE

2006 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,907 mi
Last recorded93,907 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 WTE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 93,907 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes that run along the body on the nearside at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from callipers nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 93,546 miles

covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2024 93,115 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has high travel

Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,644 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 92,042 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 92,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 89,336 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,007 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,849 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 72,848 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,120 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,529 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,106 miles

front and rear brake worn to excess

Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,214 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,507 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,766 miles

Condensation inside the Offside rear light unit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 42,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Condensation inside the Offside rear light unit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,852 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,602 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,887 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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RY55 WTE is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RY55 WTE, 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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RY55 WTE is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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