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MSV 738

2009 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

61,896 mi
Last recorded61,896 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSV 738
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 61,896 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 55,176 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 51,460 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 46,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,498 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre one nail and one screw in tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2021 40,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre one nail and one screw in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2020 37,382 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 31,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,904 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mount support plates corroded. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated N/s/f steering rack gaiter damp, suspect leaking steering rack. (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded O/s/r drive shaft corroded. (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened O/s/r lower arm bush debonding. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,268 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 25,630 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 24,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 23,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,463 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,302 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 5,974 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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MSV 738 is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2009 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 42,000 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 MSV 738, 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 17 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSV 738 registered?

MSV 738 is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is MSV 738 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSV 738 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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