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GX51 FYL

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,998 mi
Last recorded138,998 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FYL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 138,998 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 136,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 13 May 2022 136,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 135,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along floor next to suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 133,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 132,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 131,999 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes running along floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Aug 2017 130,161 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 130,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 122,372 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 122,372 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 119,512 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 113,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 112,598 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 110,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 107,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 101,325 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inners edges 255/40 17

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Sep 2009 91,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 75,156 miles

Both rear tyres nearly on legial limit (2mm)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 75,156 miles

Both rear tyres nearly on legial limit (2mm)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GX51 FYL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GX51 FYL, 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 GX51 FYL registered?

GX51 FYL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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