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B9 SPJ

2012 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,550 mi
Last recorded16,550 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 SPJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 16,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 16,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 15,647 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 15,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 15,335 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 15,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 14,624 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 13,881 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 12,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 10,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 9,699 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 9,699 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 8,473 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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B9 SPJ is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B9 SPJ, 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 B9 SPJ registered?

B9 SPJ is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is B9 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 SPJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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