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FN02 VRC

2002 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,533 mi
Last recorded84,533 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 VRC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,533 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,714 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on outside of sweep zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded on end before flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 73,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear- runs across nearside floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear- runs across nearside floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,715 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 66,716 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jun 2020 66,715 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,023 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 55,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,597 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 81,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Brake hose rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2017 42,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 42,017 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 42,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2014 39,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 39,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 38,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 38,041 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,298 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 30,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,212 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)

Pass 8 May 2008 23,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 16,557 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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FN02 VRC is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FN02 VRC, 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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FN02 VRC is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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