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R5 NGB

2011 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,524 mi
Last recorded81,524 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Porsche Boxster35,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 NGB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 81,524 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside - caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside - caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 81,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside - caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside - caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 76,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,058 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,008 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,848 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,184 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,281 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,088 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,162 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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R5 NGB is a 2011 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 35,586 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 R5 NGB, 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 15 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R5 NGB registered?

R5 NGB is a 2011 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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