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J555 MLL

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,889 mi
Last recorded43,889 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 MLL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 43,889 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Exhaust joint clamp securing bolts corroded through, both sides

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2021 43,763 miles

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2021 43,763 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,926 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust sleeves bolts broken

Pass 12 May 2017 42,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 41,855 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,378 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 41,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,527 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,312 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 24,731 miles

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

front floor pan front slight mark

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,045 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 17,441 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 17,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,156 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 11,182 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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J555 MLL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J555 MLL, 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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J555 MLL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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