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W90 STV

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,856 mi
Last recorded52,856 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW90 STV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 52,856 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 48,861 miles

Exhaust flange bolts corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2024 46,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust flange bolts corroded

Fail 21 May 2024 46,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal is perished and cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust flange bolts corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 44,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 42,602 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 39,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,818 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,591 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust system clamps split and all nuts corroded.

under trays and covers fitted.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 27,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust system clamps split and all nuts corroded.

under trays and covers fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,788 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,702 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 20,746 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,812 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,563 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,407 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape !

offside front tyre has cut in tread but has not exposed cords yet !

Fail 15 Apr 2010 15,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are worn low on the edges.

O/S/R tyre worn almost to the limit.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,723 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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W90 STV is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W90 STV, 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 W90 STV registered?

W90 STV is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 April 2006.

Is W90 STV safe to buy?

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