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P55 LYM

2012 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,999 mi
Last recorded51,999 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 LYM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 51,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265 35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265 35 20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 49,782 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 44,904 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 42,956 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 42,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 40,772 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 40,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 35,702 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 32,178 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 29,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,543 miles

Front tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2015 21,064 miles

both front tyres slightly deteriorated on tread

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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P55 LYM is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P55 LYM, 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 P55 LYM registered?

P55 LYM is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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