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17 RUB

2006 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,206 mi
Last recorded63,206 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 RUB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 63,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 62,113 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 62,074 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Studs excessively corroded between the catalytic converter and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 60,649 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front bonnet support strut weak will not hold bonnet open

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear boot lid support strut weak will not hold boot open

Fail 16 Oct 2023 60,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front bonnet support strut weak will not hold bonnet open

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear boot lid support strut weak will not hold boot open

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,755 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 57,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front coolant pipe/hose joint coolant residue

bonnet struts weak do not hold bonnet open

Fail 7 Oct 2022 57,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front coolant pipe/hose joint coolant residue

bonnet struts weak do not hold bonnet open

Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,248 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,581 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,801 miles

front wipers worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 49,284 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 48,144 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,054 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,387 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,669 miles

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 38,669 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,439 miles

inner faces of front and rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,097 miles

inner faces of brake discs starting to rust

Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,437 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,539 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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17 RUB is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 17 RUB, 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 17 RUB registered?

17 RUB is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is 17 RUB safe to buy?

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