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L8 BAY

2012 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,719 mi
Last recorded57,719 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Porsche Boxster32,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 BAY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 57,719 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 56,906 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 55,087 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 50,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 42,482 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 41,799 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,505 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 14 Aug 2020 41,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 18 Jun 2019 40,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,301 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 39,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,249 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,329 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,787 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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L8 BAY is a 2012 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L8 BAY, 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.

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What year was L8 BAY registered?

L8 BAY is a 2012 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is L8 BAY safe to buy?

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