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CR51 BXR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,849 mi
Last recorded85,849 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 85,849 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 85,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 83,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,894 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 81,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 79,529 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 77,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 74,109 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 70,527 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,057 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,702 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 56,105 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,142 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,167 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,540 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 39,208 miles

coolant leak from nearside rear of engine

offside outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 18 May 2007 34,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,198 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)

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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CR51 BXR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CR51 BXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CR51 BXR registered?

CR51 BXR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is CR51 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR51 BXR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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