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356 MRL

2012 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration356 MRL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,730 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,645 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 66,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in cap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,195 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,833 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,092 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,208 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,673 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,515 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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356 MRL is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 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 356 MRL, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 356 MRL registered?

356 MRL is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is 356 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 356 MRL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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