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863 VAL

2012 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,086 mi
Last recorded20,086 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration863 VAL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 20,086 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 19,961 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 19,326 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 18,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 18,415 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 17,834 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 16,066 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 14,387 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 12,900 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 11,089 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 11,081 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 9,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 7,614 miles

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

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

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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863 VAL is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,387cc 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 863 VAL, 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 863 VAL registered?

863 VAL is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is 863 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 863 VAL 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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