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1028 R

2004 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,176 mi
Last recorded66,176 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1028 R
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 66,176 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 66,154 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 65,747 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 64,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,445 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,189 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,900 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,893 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,800 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 20 Oct 2015 48,822 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,572 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,115 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,756 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,354 miles

twin horns fitted only one working

Fail 15 Sep 2009 25,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,853 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,711 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,026 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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1028 R is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 55,920 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 1028 R, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1028 R registered?

1028 R is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is 1028 R safe to buy?

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