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K40 JDB

1995 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests48 (37 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

78,699 mi
Last recorded78,699 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 JDB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

37 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 78,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 23 Apr 2026 58,598 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 58,598 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2026 78,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 78,369 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.it appears the braking system requires repair or adjustment.

Pass 11 Apr 2025 56,832 miles

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

Nearside centre undertray damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2025 56,832 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside centre undertray damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,893 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 50,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,489 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 49,249 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,267 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 49,127 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 48,819 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,464 miles

Temporary repair to offside mirror

Fail 14 Jul 2020 69,464 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Temporary repair to offside mirror

Pass 29 Feb 2020 47,787 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,399 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 67,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,835 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 46,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 64,694 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 44,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,498 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2017 43,336 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 43,280 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate too dim (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,031 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 57,558 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 53,730 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,466 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge and wearing close to the legal limit. 225/40zr17

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perishing 205/50zr17

Pass 24 May 2012 50,588 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,071 miles

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

all four tyres perished/cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,514 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 50,169 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,169 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,056 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2008 26,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 49,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,944 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 47,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 19,003 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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K40 JDB is a 1995 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 K40 JDB, 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 31 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K40 JDB registered?

K40 JDB is a 1995 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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