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985 LYB

2009 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,106 mi
Last recorded109,106 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration985 LYB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 109,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 102,388 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 95,068 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,700 miles

Full under tray/covers fitted obscuring view of brake and fuel pipes

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 87,874 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 85,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,540 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,846 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

wiper blade condition

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,459 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,527 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)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,206 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 26,070 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

not all brake lines checked

Pass 28 May 2012 19,344 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)

not all brake pipes could be inspected.

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 LYB is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 LYB, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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985 LYB is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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