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985 IB

2006 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,999 mi
Last recorded68,999 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Porsche Boxster51,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration985 IB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,999 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2025 68,399 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 67,943 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 67,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,351 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,109 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 62,497 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 61,431 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 60,479 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 57,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,868 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,061 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,754 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,065 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,746 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,861 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,026 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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985 IB is a 2006 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 985 IB, 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 985 IB registered?

985 IB is a 2006 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is 985 IB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 985 IB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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