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8833 BT

2002 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,059 mi
Last recorded159,059 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8833 BT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 159,059 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 151,318 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 148,089 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 141,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 136,554 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 136,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 131,225 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 12 Apr 2017 118,858 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 118,858 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through to cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,588 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 105,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 94,251 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 86,843 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,843 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 81,184 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 3 Jan 2013 74,727 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 29 Dec 2011 67,958 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 60,837 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 54,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 42,414 miles

near side rear drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 30 May 2007 34,956 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 34,956 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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8833 BT is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 62,772 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 8833 BT, 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 24 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8833 BT is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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