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L8 MSD

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,313 mi
Last recorded45,313 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 MSD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 45,313 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 45,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 45,112 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 44,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 44,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,427 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 44,266 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,885 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,982 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 41,431 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,749 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 38,332 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,384 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,168 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,761 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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L8 MSD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L8 MSD, 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 L8 MSD registered?

L8 MSD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is L8 MSD safe to buy?

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