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J7 SCB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,273 mi
Last recorded118,273 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 SCB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 118,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 117,517 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 117,513 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 116,423 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 inner surfaces pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Oct 2021 114,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,326 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside outer walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Oct 2019 111,943 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside outer walls very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides down pipe joints slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,431 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 17 Oct 2018 110,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Oct 2017 108,716 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,654 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,969 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 11 Oct 2011 84,553 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,942 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,576 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,376 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 62,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,604 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,497 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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J7 SCB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J7 SCB, 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 J7 SCB registered?

J7 SCB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is J7 SCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 SCB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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