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JKM 597

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,844 mi
Last recorded33,844 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 597
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,844 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,285 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 33,236 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from both cylinder head covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,743 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,315 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 31,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,399 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,650 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 29,486 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 29,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,531 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,151 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,828 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,742 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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JKM 597 is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc 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 JKM 597, 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 JKM 597 registered?

JKM 597 is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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