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VX56 FEO

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,509 mi
Last recorded181,509 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FEO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 181,509 miles

Front Lower both coolant crossover pipes are heavily corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2023 181,509 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Front Lower both coolant crossover pipes are heavily corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 181,507 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower both coolant crossover pipes are heavily corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

brake warning light illuminated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2022 179,361 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 175,751 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 175,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end [drum stick] (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at connection at back of nearside floor panel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at connection on the nearside under floor panel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 170,246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 166,976 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 166,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 163,171 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 163,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 162,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front slight play in steering rack ends

Slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2015 158,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 142,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 118,006 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 118,006 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 96,969 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,650 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,583 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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VX56 FEO is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX56 FEO, 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 VX56 FEO registered?

VX56 FEO is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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