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218 COL

2006 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,084 mi
Last recorded24,084 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration218 COL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 24,084 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 23,752 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 23,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 23,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 23,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 22,746 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 22,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,968 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 21,589 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 21,205 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 20,302 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 19,080 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,927 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 16,063 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 16,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,677 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 11,668 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 7,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 4,324 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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218 COL is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 218 COL, 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 218 COL registered?

218 COL is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is 218 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 218 COL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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