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R333 OWL

2009 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2893cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,483 mi
Last recorded88,483 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Porsche Boxster42,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 OWL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,893cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 88,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 87,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 87,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,998 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip of boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play detected on ramp ATL play detector (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Detected on ramp ATL Play detector (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,738 miles

N/S/R Tyre approx 1.8 mm @ lowest point

O/S/R Tyre approx 3.0 mm @ lowest point

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Detected on ramp ATL Play detector (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,557 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2.5 - 3mm @ lowest point

Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,219 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,219 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,809 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,018 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,004 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,687 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,690 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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R333 OWL is a 2009 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R333 OWL, 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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R333 OWL is a 2009 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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