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J888 NSH

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,841 mi
Last recorded71,841 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 NSH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,841 miles

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

Rear BOTH side exhaust rear box clamps corroded but still secure

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 71,841 miles

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

Rear BOTH side exhaust rear box clamps corroded but still secure

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 70,660 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 70,660 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,359 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 69,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 67,107 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides Intermittent. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV Boots Cap Leaking Grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,638 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,243 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 64,243 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 64,243 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 61,828 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 61,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 59,450 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 57,321 miles

front side lights intermittent flicker

Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,057 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 50,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,604 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,325 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,387 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,872 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,682 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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J888 NSH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J888 NSH, 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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J888 NSH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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