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R13 BOS

2012 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,958 mi
Last recorded86,958 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 BOS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 86,958 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre object ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 77,709 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 77,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,137 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Wipers Slightly Smeary

Fail 21 Oct 2023 70,119 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Wipers Slightly Smeary

Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,748 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 61,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,144 miles

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 43,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,217 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 29,466 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2016 16,860 miles

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

Front nail in tyre both sides front

Pass 7 May 2015 7,693 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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R13 BOS is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc 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 R13 BOS, 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 R13 BOS registered?

R13 BOS is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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