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R1 VYX

2012 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,466 mi
Last recorded62,466 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VYX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 62,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle housing.. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 60,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

all discs worn

Fail 13 Jan 2025 60,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

all discs worn

Pass 22 Jan 2024 56,509 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 53,571 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn low and deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2022 50,331 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,739 miles

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 42,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,562 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 36,091 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 32,917 miles

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

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

light perishing on both front tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,142 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 28,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R1 VYX is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R1 VYX, 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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R1 VYX is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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