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J18 BOX

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

78,968 mi
Last recorded78,968 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 May 2026 78,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,637 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear N/S/R BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

Fail 30 May 2024 78,634 miles

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

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear N/S/R BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 May 2023 73,127 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 73,002 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 72,812 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,513 miles

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

OSR aircon pipe leaking

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear brake discs appear to be warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,779 miles

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

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

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

under trays ftd

Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,340 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 68,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,166 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE NAILED

Fail 28 Mar 2017 67,160 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Front TYRE NAILED

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,324 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,918 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,971 miles

underbody covered

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,688 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 53,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

light corrosion all four discs

twin horns fitted only one working

Fail 8 Sep 2011 50,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light corrosion all four discs

twin horns fitted only one working

Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,522 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear drive shafts inner and outer c/v boots split

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,655 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 46,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,628 miles

2x front tyres execesively worn on inner edges (delaminated)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suggest geometry check

Fail 11 Aug 2009 43,628 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

2x front tyres execesively worn on inner edges (delaminated)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suggest geometry check

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,891 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 30,883 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 30,883 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 23,448 miles

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

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded on inner face.

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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J18 BOX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 J18 BOX, 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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J18 BOX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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