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J888 SKS

2002 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,295 mi
Last recorded42,295 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 SKS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,295 miles

All tyres poor, perishing and worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 38,185 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,843 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,718 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 26,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,517 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,512 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 19,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,403 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 9,273 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 SKS is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 62,772 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 J888 SKS, 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 24 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J888 SKS registered?

J888 SKS is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is J888 SKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 SKS shows 12 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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