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L3 EBX

2002 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,208 mi
Last recorded153,208 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 EBX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 153,208 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 153,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 144,474 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 135,951 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear outer cracking. (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 135,951 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear outer cracking. (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded also vehicle has been some where else and failed some lights and abs warning light are fixed customer did'nt like the service he received from the other garage. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 135,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened droplink (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts corroded (3.5.1i)

engine light on

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 29 Dec 2016 127,965 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted droplink (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 126,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted droplink (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,457 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted droplink (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 123,824 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 123,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 118,405 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 118,348 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 105,911 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

slight play in both front lower ball joints.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,721 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,540 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,625 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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L3 EBX is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L3 EBX, 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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L3 EBX is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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