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R8 FHL

2013 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,289 mi
Last recorded59,289 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Porsche Boxster30,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 FHL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 59,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 55,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,034 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,158 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 37,159 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 34,680 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 34,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,108 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 31,108 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,688 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 27,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 20,273 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 20,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear. centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,721 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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R8 FHL is a 2013 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 30,524 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 R8 FHL, 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 13 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R8 FHL registered?

R8 FHL is a 2013 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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