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789 NOU

2005 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,071 mi
Last recorded32,071 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration789 NOU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 32,071 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 32,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 30,311 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 28,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,054 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 26,023 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 22,672 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 22,231 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 21,460 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,192 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,307 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,254 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 16 Apr 2013 18,615 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2013 18,615 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,342 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,265 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 9,546 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 3,903 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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789 NOU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 789 NOU, 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.

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What year was 789 NOU registered?

789 NOU is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is 789 NOU safe to buy?

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