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P8 NCN

2003 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,049 mi
Last recorded118,049 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 NCN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 118,049 miles

Indicator switch faulty stalk wont stay connected when turning right unassisted (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 117,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Thin also heavily scored and inner face highly corroded where pad not making contact fully with disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Thin also heavily scored and inner face highly corroded where pad not making contact fully with disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty stalk wont stay connected when turning right unassisted (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 112,437 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 111,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on pad (pads okay)

front shocks corroding

rear anti roll bar d bushs perishing

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2021 111,247 miles

All front shocks corroded and soft

1 bulb out in high level brake light

All discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm and slightly out of shape

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Wipers poor

Fail 26 May 2021 111,247 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

1 bulb out in high level brake light

All discs corroded

All front shocks corroded and soft

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm and slightly out of shape

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Wipers poor

Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,210 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low

offside and nearside rear exhaust flange nuts and bolts corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 111,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low

offside and nearside rear exhaust flange nuts and bolts corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 107,959 miles

all exhaust joints corroding

floor and engine covers fitted

ns seat belt slow to retract

Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,155 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 94,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,785 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front power steering pipe ferrul corroded

nearside rear driveshaft inner and outer c/v boots split

offside rear outer c/v boot split

Fail 24 Jul 2014 65,785 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front power steering pipe ferrul corroded

nearside rear driveshaft inner and outer c/v boots split

offside rear outer c/v boot split

Fail 23 Jul 2014 65,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,058 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion on inner faces

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,222 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,520 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake discs inner face

offside and nearside rear outer cv gaiters perished

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,152 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,426 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,210 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 34,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,523 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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P8 NCN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,432 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 P8 NCN, 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 23 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P8 NCN is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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