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GOF 837

2009 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,917 mi
Last recorded61,917 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 837
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 61,917 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 59,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,425 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Fail 2 Apr 2024 56,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 53,476 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,453 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,103 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,193 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,037 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 37,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under shields fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,331 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust clamp broken but not likely to fall off

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on suspension components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,357 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,357 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 8,995 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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GOF 837 is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 GOF 837, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GOF 837?

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What year was GOF 837 registered?

GOF 837 is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is GOF 837 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOF 837 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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