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FAB 972

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,087 mi
Last recorded69,087 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAB 972
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,087 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 69,087 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 68,384 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 68,384 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 67,390 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 67,390 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 67,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 65,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,231 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 59,231 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,015 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,016 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,582 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 44,582 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,393 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,476 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,178 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,783 miles

advise both front tyers have surface cracks

advise nsf tyre worn to 3/4 breadth of tread limit advise replacement

Pass 14 Oct 2005 15,507 miles

advise NSF tyre worn to 3/4breadth of tread limit advise replacement now

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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FAB 972 is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FAB 972, 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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What year was FAB 972 registered?

FAB 972 is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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