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L8 SLA

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,331 mi
Last recorded103,331 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 SLA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2020 103,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,792 miles

General tyre wear all worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 99,790 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

General tyre wear all worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 95,046 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 95,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,518 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 5 Aug 2016 91,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,060 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 87,035 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,221 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 80,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,027 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf and osf tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2013 77,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf and osf tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,021 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,555 miles

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

both front and rear br/discs badly worn on inner sides

Pass 13 May 2009 53,001 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 49,181 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,454 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 37,277 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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L8 SLA is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L8 SLA, 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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L8 SLA is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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