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78 NK

2004 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,706 mi
Last recorded42,706 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Boxster55,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 NK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 42,706 miles

Front Inner disc's corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 42,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 42,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 42,137 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 42,136 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system located on the nearside of the vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,023 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,954 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges.

none porsche tyres fitted to rear of car.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 41,943 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

front tyres worn on outer edges.

none porsche tyres fitted to rear of car.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear disc pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,795 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 41,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm mis shaped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,244 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge near to cords

offside front brake disc in poor condition

offside rear outer cv gator split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge near limit

Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,189 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,591 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED ON THE INSIDE FACES, EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,745 miles

o/s and n/s front discs slightly corroded

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,799 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,801 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,009 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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78 NK is a 2004 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 78 NK, 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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78 NK is a 2004 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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