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PB08 TER

2012 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,731 mi
Last recorded66,731 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB08 TER
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 66,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 65,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 64,697 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 63,943 miles

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

Front and rear brake hoses, metal ferrules are corroded.

Off side front tyre splitting and cracked in tread lines.

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 63,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad warning light shows on dash.

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

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

Front and rear brake hoses, metal ferrules are corroded.

Off side front tyre splitting and cracked in tread lines.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,456 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

under trays

Fail 30 Oct 2021 62,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,581 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 60,901 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,494 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,420 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,679 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 37,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PB08 TER is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PB08 TER, 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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PB08 TER is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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