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N55 BOB

2012 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,505 mi
Last recorded87,505 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 BOB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 87,505 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 85,500 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,703 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear caliper link pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 81,675 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 76,146 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,020 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 73,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,601 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 26,205 miles

Front tyres cracking on the outer shoulders

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N55 BOB is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N55 BOB, 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 N55 BOB registered?

N55 BOB is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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The MOT history for N55 BOB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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