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L28 XTR

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,418 mi
Last recorded133,418 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 XTR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 133,418 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 133,399 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 130,544 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak under covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2024 130,503 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt excessively split allowing fluid to leak (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible cause headlamp lens needs cleaning / bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are heavily cracked and perished advise inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are heavily cracked and perished on the outer and inner treads advise inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 128,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 126,432 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,409 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 123,267 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 120,848 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

exhaust heat shields insecure

undertrays and trim covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Apr 2019 120,832 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

exhaust heat shields insecure

undertrays and trim covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2018 116,228 miles

Front registration plate damaged but characters not likely to be misread

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 116,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate damaged but characters not likely to be misread

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 111,012 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 110,982 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 105,517 miles

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

all 4 tyre valves split and perished

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,267 miles

both front tyre valves perrished

Fail 30 Mar 2015 98,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyre valves perrished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,858 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,984 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 79,187 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 71,690 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,987 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,159 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge .

Fail 11 Jul 2008 46,893 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,893 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,436 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 28,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,726 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L28 XTR is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L28 XTR, 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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L28 XTR is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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