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Y40 RUM

2017 Porsche Boxster

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,302 mi
Last recorded67,302 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Porsche Boxster22,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 RUM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 67,302 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 104,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,376 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 60,551 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 93,860 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 93,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 44,586 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 29,734 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 25,449 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,863 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 15,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 15,508 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,371 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,141 miles

reg lights dull

Fail 7 Mar 2018 72,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

reg lights dull

Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,464 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,452 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,718 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 11,326 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 RUM is a 2017 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2017 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 22,807 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 RUM, 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 9 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y40 RUM registered?

Y40 RUM is a 2017 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is Y40 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 RUM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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