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C12 EAP

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,407 mi
Last recorded105,407 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 EAP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 105,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 105,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Kickups are on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 101,830 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 99,957 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 99,957 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 98,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 98,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 96,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing device perished

Fail 12 Apr 2022 96,728 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing device perished

Pass 6 Feb 2021 95,699 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 95,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,864 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,422 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,669 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both scrubbing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 90,051 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Rear handbrake cable securing clip broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake cable securing clip broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 90,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front registration plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire fouling on link end

Nearside Rear handbrake cable securing clip broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake cable securing clip broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both banks (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

washer jets require adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust (both banks) leaking exhaust gasses

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 86,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust (both banks) leaking exhaust gasses

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,403 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 81,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,416 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,530 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,363 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,629 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 67,628 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 67,626 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,218 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 67,218 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,384 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,150 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 48,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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C12 EAP is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 65,700 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 C12 EAP, 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 25 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C12 EAP is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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