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WH04 MEL

2006 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,404 mi
Last recorded18,404 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 MEL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 18,404 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsurring some testable items

Fail 25 Mar 2019 18,404 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

engine covers and under trays fitted obsurring some testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,536 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 6 Apr 2017 16,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,965 miles

Front Both brake discs heavily corroded/ braking surface crumbling

Rear Both discs corroded on braking surface

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 14,999 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)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,999 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 25 Mar 2014 13,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 11,570 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 9,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2011 8,920 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,920 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 8,880 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 8,880 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 7,194 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 7,194 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 4,916 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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WH04 MEL is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WH04 MEL, 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 WH04 MEL registered?

WH04 MEL is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 April 2006.

Is WH04 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH04 MEL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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