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BX51 OPT

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,099 mi
Last recorded62,099 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 OPT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,099 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 62,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,022 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 61,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 58,275 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,277 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 54,504 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,600 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 50,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,456 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,988 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 40,985 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)

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 11 Apr 2008 38,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,454 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 27,480 miles

advisory; light corrosion and pitting noted on brake discs inner surfaces; front and rear

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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BX51 OPT is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 65,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX51 OPT, 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 25 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX51 OPT registered?

BX51 OPT is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BX51 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 OPT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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