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M8 CFO

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

53,074 mi
Last recorded53,074 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 CFO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 53,074 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 51,396 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 50,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 49,251 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,867 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 48,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,626 miles

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

damage to nearside door mirror

Fail 26 Mar 2018 46,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,306 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,528 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 42,005 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,005 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,753 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,916 miles

advise nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2013 39,907 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,395 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,138 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2011 36,137 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,805 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,309 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,288 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,657 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 20,657 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,940 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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M8 CFO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 M8 CFO, 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 M8 CFO registered?

M8 CFO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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The MOT history for M8 CFO shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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