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J90 EML

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,989 mi
Last recorded122,989 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 EML
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,989 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside front and nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,171 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear [inner surfaces] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

metal brake pipe to offside front caliper becoming rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2021 121,170 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi hose [virtually full length] (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexi hose [virtually full length] (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear [inner surfaces] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

metal brake pipe to offside front caliper becoming rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,586 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 115,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 110,397 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, heavily corroded on inner friction surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 110,397 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, heavily corroded on inner friction surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc heavily pitted on inner surface

low reading from nearside parking brake ,recommend early attention

nearside rear tyre near legal limit and perished between treads

Fail 16 Dec 2016 108,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc heavily pitted on inner surface

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

low reading from nearside parking brake ,recommend early attention

nearside rear tyre near legal limit and perished between treads

Pass 23 Dec 2015 105,509 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 104,394 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,726 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing edges and cracking

Fail 30 Dec 2013 102,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing edges and cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,771 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 99,903 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,008 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 96,984 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2008 92,173 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 88,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 74,190 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 6 Sep 2005 70,084 miles

both side front brake discs and pads worn

bothside rear brake discs badly corroded from inner side

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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J90 EML is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J90 EML, 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 J90 EML registered?

J90 EML is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is J90 EML safe to buy?

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