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CL 9980

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,371 mi
Last recorded113,371 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL 9980
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 113,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 110,045 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 106,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 100,853 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 100,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,660 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,030 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,030 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,103 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,637 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 77,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,683 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,680 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 70,795 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 69,593 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 67,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 66,198 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 4 Nov 2011 64,176 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 50,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,246 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,591 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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CL 9980 is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 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 CL 9980, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CL 9980 is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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