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H12 SAM

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,507 mi
Last recorded86,507 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 SAM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 86,507 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,507 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,875 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,505 miles

both rear tyres low on middle of tread

o/s rear outer cv boot split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,592 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 67,186 miles

Both rear inner drive shaft cv joint gaiters split

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 67,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear inner drive shaft cv joint gaiters split

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

accident damage to o/s/r

Fail 11 Jun 2008 62,784 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

accident damage to o/s/r

Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,043 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 47,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs appear thin

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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H12 SAM is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H12 SAM, 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 H12 SAM registered?

H12 SAM is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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