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BL51 WAL

2002 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,907 mi
Last recorded51,907 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 WAL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2024 51,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jul 2024 51,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse Light Not Working

Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,736 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 42,005 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 41,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 40,163 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 40,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam front both head light bulbs not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 38,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 35,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 34,906 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,693 miles

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 32,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,530 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 29,654 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 29,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2009 28,413 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 27,844 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,620 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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BL51 WAL is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BL51 WAL, 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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BL51 WAL is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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