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S1 XER

2012 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,056 mi
Last recorded62,056 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 XER
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 62,056 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,187 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,311 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 44,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 32,487 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 31,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2017 19,183 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2016 10,159 miles

o/s/f tyre small cut in side wall

Pass 26 May 2015 8,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

o/s/f tyre cut in outer side wall

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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S1 XER is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S1 XER, 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 S1 XER registered?

S1 XER is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is S1 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 XER shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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