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R123 BOX

2009 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,333 mi
Last recorded87,333 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 87,333 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 86,310 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 83,005 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive anti-freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 22 Dec 2022 75,053 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on but pads are ok

Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2653519 n1 (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,100 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 61,098 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,067 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 53,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 44,732 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,469 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 31,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2653519 94 y n2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2353519 87y n1 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 22,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,583 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 17,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,262 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,833 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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R123 BOX is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R123 BOX, 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 R123 BOX registered?

R123 BOX is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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