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1238 SR

2005 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,157 mi
Last recorded65,157 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1238 SR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 65,157 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 65,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 64,647 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 64,560 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 64,140 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 63,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 63,593 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 63,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2019 62,901 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 61,980 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 60,892 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,726 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,025 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,055 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,044 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2010 32,208 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,632 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 19,726 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)

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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1238 SR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1238 SR, 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 21 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 1238 SR registered?

1238 SR is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is 1238 SR safe to buy?

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