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X87 JKU

2001 Porsche Boxster

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,573 mi
Last recorded89,573 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 JKU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 89,573 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 89,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake travel slightly long

Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,623 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 83,365 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,194 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 83,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 83,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 82,712 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 82,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,647 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 81,647 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,579 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,526 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,903 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,925 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,687 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 61,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake cable rubbing on wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 61,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,836 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 56,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 52,815 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 52,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,075 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 37,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X87 JKU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 65,700 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 X87 JKU, 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 25 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X87 JKU registered?

X87 JKU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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