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A8 PNK

2002 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,451 mi
Last recorded78,451 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Porsche Boxster62,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PNK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,451 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 76,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 74,075 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,656 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 65,027 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 62,609 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 60,302 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 59,317 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front registration plate damage.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 59,257 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clip to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe ferrule (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 58,592 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clip to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe ferrule (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,180 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 57,175 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,142 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,273 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 52,273 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,966 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,864 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,505 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 42,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,580 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,847 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 32,847 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,945 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)

rear tyre treads becominig low

Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 18,084 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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A8 PNK is a 2002 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A8 PNK, 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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What year was A8 PNK registered?

A8 PNK is a 2002 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is A8 PNK safe to buy?

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