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J8 TJR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,511 mi
Last recorded98,511 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 TJR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 98,511 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,195 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 95,205 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,987 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,422 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 90,369 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 89,880 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 89,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 86,056 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,648 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 76,491 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 75,531 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 74,668 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 74,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 66,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,446 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 59,446 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,061 miles

rear brake discs rusting.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,248 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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J8 TJR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J8 TJR, 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 J8 TJR registered?

J8 TJR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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