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2013 Porsche Boxster 2.7L Petrol · WR13 ABO

WR13 ABO

2013 Porsche Boxster (2.7L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2013. Recorded mileage 50,806 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2024.

Make & Model
PORSCHE BOXSTER
Year / Origin
2013 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 10 Jun 2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (10 Aug 2024)
Recorded Mileage
50,806 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 10 Jun 2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 10 Aug 2024
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
2706cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle’s most recent MOT activity occurred on 12 June 2023 at 50 806 miles, producing both a pass with advisories and a concurrent failure. The pass noted reduced damping in the front shock absorbers, corrosion on all front and rear brake pipes, tyres worn to the legal limit and showing cracking, and rear brake discs with pitting. The same test also failed because the front windscreen wipers could not clear the glass and the exhaust lambda reading was out of specification. No further MOT entries exist, leaving the car well beyond its statutory validity and indicating a persistent pattern of brake‑system corrosion, suspension damping loss, and consumable wear rather than improvement. Mileage progression shows a low average of roughly 3 900 miles per year over 13 years, but the data reveal a recent acceleration. From 46 219 miles in September 2020 the log jumped to 48 777 miles by March 2022, then to 50 806 miles by June 2023—a gain of about 2 000 miles in roughly 18 months. The gap after June 2023 suggests the car has been stored or not regularly serviced, leaving a three‑year window with no official roadworthiness assessment. A prospective buyer should inspect the brake pipes for grease‑covered corrosion, test the front shock absorbers for reduced damping, and examine all tyres for edge wear and cracking. The rear brake discs should be checked for pitting, and the exhaust system evaluated for lambda sensor health. The front wiper blades must be functional, and any under‑tray fittings should be inspected for rust protection. Structural rust is not evident in the record, but the repeated corrosion on brake piping points to a need for thorough cleaning and possible replacement before further use. Overall, the low mileage indicates light historic use, yet the recurring mechanical faults and the absence of a recent MOT signal neglected maintenance. The vehicle’s roadworthiness is currently compromised, and a comprehensive pre‑purchase inspection is essential to assess the extent of brake‑system wear, suspension condition, and tyre integrity before any decision to acquire it.
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WR13 ABO Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2023
  • 50,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)

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WR13 ABO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 10:38
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Porsche Boxster (WR13 ABO) between March 2022 and June 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

WR13 ABO Mileage History

  1. 10/03/202248,777 mi
  2. 10/03/202248,777 mi
  3. 12/06/202350,806 mi+2,029 mi
  4. 12/06/202350,806 mi

Average of roughly 1,614 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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