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P888 SPY

2011 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,682 mi
Last recorded24,682 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Porsche Boxster35,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 SPY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 24,682 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 24,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 24,122 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 23,953 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 23,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 23,540 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 23,145 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 23,008 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 22,565 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 22,556 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect letter spacing (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect letter spacing (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 21,642 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 21,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,486 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 17,784 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 15,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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P888 SPY is a 2011 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 35,586 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 P888 SPY, 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 15 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P888 SPY registered?

P888 SPY is a 2011 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is P888 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 SPY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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