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8 RMS

2006 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,486 mi
Last recorded66,486 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 RMS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 66,486 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

T.P.M.S Light on

Pass 22 Feb 2024 63,252 miles

o/s/f Bumper slightly damage on lower edge .

Pass 25 Jan 2023 60,491 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 57,774 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 55,130 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,862 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 47,013 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Dec 2016 46,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 43,220 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 39,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2014 37,571 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 34,132 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 31,741 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 30,682 miles

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs surfaces lightly corroded and pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2009 24,937 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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8 RMS is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 8 RMS, 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 8 RMS registered?

8 RMS is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is 8 RMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 RMS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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