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IKZ 3147

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,363 mi
Last recorded96,363 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 3147
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 96,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detatched at ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 95,924 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 95,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2017 95,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.086 (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,461 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both in center (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both in center (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,401 miles

Engine cover & Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 68,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,832 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,280 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 64,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,102 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 55,878 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,902 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 28,902 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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)

offside front tyre side wall slight cuts

Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,827 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyre side walls cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,683 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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IKZ 3147 is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 IKZ 3147, 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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IKZ 3147 is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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