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X8 BBH

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,631 mi
Last recorded91,631 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 BBH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 91,631 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 86,259 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 85,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 83,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 81,916 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,826 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 76,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe by flexi hose connector (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 76,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe by flexi hose connector and retaining clip areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Both jets (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe by flexi hose connector (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,736 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,346 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,241 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,556 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,597 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,310 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,306 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,621 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 59,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,545 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 54,545 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,495 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 46,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit advise wheel alignment

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge and wearing thin

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,972 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit advise wheel alignment

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge and wearing thin

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 35,805 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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X8 BBH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X8 BBH, 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 X8 BBH registered?

X8 BBH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X8 BBH safe to buy?

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