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J888 DLO

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,433 mi
Last recorded129,433 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 DLO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 129,433 miles

Both rear gaiter slight damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2015 125,899 miles

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

Rear both CV gaiter deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 120,530 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear outer giater split.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 120,530 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear outer giater split.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 116,523 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 108,802 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 106,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,042 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 93,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 83,020 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,029 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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J888 DLO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J888 DLO, 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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J888 DLO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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