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B8 XMP

2002 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,599 mi
Last recorded80,599 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 XMP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,599 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,260 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 79,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 79,502 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,611 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,751 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Fail 19 Jun 2013 72,751 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,312 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,962 miles

osr disc very corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2010 55,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osr disc very corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,739 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear

offside rear tyre starting to wear

rear brake discs corroded/warn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 30,986 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 21,794 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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B8 XMP is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 62,772 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 B8 XMP, 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 24 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B8 XMP is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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