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E8 ACN

2012 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,277 mi
Last recorded69,277 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 ACN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 69,277 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 69,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leaking from numerous places (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 66,769 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 66,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,162 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 64,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 61,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 56,181 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 51,743 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,065 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 47,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2017 44,923 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,233 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer tread ,but tread is not testable

Pass 23 Oct 2015 30,812 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 30,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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E8 ACN is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 32,408 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 E8 ACN, 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 14 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 ACN registered?

E8 ACN is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is E8 ACN safe to buy?

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