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P12 PHW

2009 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,918 mi
Last recorded12,918 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 PHW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 12,918 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 12,906 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 12,896 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 12,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 12,604 miles

both front brake discs are lightly rusted

both front tyres are lightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,603 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 12,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,878 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,504 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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P12 PHW is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P12 PHW, 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 P12 PHW registered?

P12 PHW is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is P12 PHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 PHW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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