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VAR 978

2007 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,050 mi
Last recorded55,050 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Porsche Boxster47,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAR 978
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 55,050 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 52,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 51,214 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 49,544 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 49,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,123 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 47,123 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,871 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 41,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components.

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,196 miles

Offside Front slight play front strut

Centre Front slight damp patches on lower part of steering rack gators both sides

Nearside Front slight play front strut

Pass 22 Dec 2014 29,419 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 25,173 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 25,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 20,295 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 16,607 miles

Minor corrosion on front brake discs

Minor corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2010 10,494 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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VAR 978 is a 2007 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 47,123 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 VAR 978, 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 19 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAR 978 registered?

VAR 978 is a 2007 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is VAR 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAR 978 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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