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B7 XBY

2012 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,391 mi
Last recorded27,391 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 XBY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 27,391 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 27,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% fail is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 26,558 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 26,182 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 25,822 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 25,231 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 24,384 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 22,422 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 21,615 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 21,615 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 13,884 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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B7 XBY is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B7 XBY, 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 B7 XBY registered?

B7 XBY is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is B7 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 XBY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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