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801 X

2006 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,351 mi
Last recorded72,351 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration801 X
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,351 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 69,845 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 69,845 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 69,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,061 miles

slight weep from the o/s front coolant pipe

Fail 4 Jan 2021 67,886 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight weep from the o/s front coolant pipe

Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,390 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 64,240 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,999 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 60,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,536 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 57,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,060 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust clamps split x 3

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,408 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,699 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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801 X is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc 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 801 X, 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 801 X registered?

801 X is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 August 2006.

Is 801 X safe to buy?

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