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BOX 981S

2012 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,886 mi
Last recorded65,886 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOX 981S
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 65,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 60,992 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 60,935 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencer gaskets leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 60,609 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 60,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,766 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,751 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 42,766 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 42,766 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 35,157 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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BOX 981S is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BOX 981S, 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 BOX 981S registered?

BOX 981S is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is BOX 981S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOX 981S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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