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Y40 MSR

2014 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,798 mi
Last recorded73,798 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Porsche Boxster28,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 MSR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 73,798 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 70,651 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 66,052 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 62,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 62,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,487 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 58,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,481 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 39,481 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 37,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 32,512 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 18,002 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 11,267 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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Y40 MSR is a 2014 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 28,955 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 Y40 MSR, 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 12 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y40 MSR registered?

Y40 MSR is a 2014 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is Y40 MSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 MSR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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