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MSM 17J

2012 Porsche Boxster

Brown Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,028 mi
Last recorded40,028 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSM 17J
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 40,028 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 38,772 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 36,156 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 36,153 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 33,139 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 32,021 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 23,623 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper link pipes covered in sealant. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 21,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 17,907 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 13,293 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 10,730 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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MSM 17J is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Brown with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 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 MSM 17J, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MSM 17J registered?

MSM 17J is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is MSM 17J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSM 17J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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