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JB51 BOX

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,929 mi
Last recorded70,929 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB51 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 70,929 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,019 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged union partially split (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 65,536 miles

EML On.

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 62,247 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 13 Oct 2016 59,516 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 54,397 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 54,397 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,262 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 49,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,606 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 35,847 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 32,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,037 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,662 miles

Both front tyres bald inner edges

OS/R tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 23,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,167 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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JB51 BOX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc 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 JB51 BOX, 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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JB51 BOX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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