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G8 POL

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,806 mi
Last recorded73,806 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 POL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 73,806 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,760 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,433 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 69,435 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,048 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 68,048 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,270 miles

Nearside Front Bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 65,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,254 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 63,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under body X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 60,819 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 58,168 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,393 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 54,393 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,388 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 48,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,267 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,818 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,224 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,968 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,028 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,069 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,273 miles

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,544 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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G8 POL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G8 POL, 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 G8 POL registered?

G8 POL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is G8 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 POL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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