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GX51 OLC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,905 mi
Last recorded110,905 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OLC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 110,905 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 109,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 109,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,137 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front wheel bearing slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 106,136 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded (borderline pass)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake pipe corroded (borderline pass)

Offside front wheel bearing slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 96,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit would be advised to change asap (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,500 miles

Engine management light staying on

Pass 28 Apr 2014 127,680 miles

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust clamps broken (border line pass)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,382 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

wipers slightly poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,793 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,584 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 67,962 miles

Front tyres cracking inbetween tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 67,962 miles

Front tyres cracking inbetween tread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,632 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,143 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 31,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 23,146 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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GX51 OLC 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 71.4%.

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 OLC, 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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GX51 OLC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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