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LJZ 986

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,111 mi
Last recorded74,111 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 986
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 74,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 73,870 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded especially by mounts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc faces badly scored and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock casings corroded badly (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front coffin arm bushes worn / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,522 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Anti roll bars corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Disc faces Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear Metal Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front Shock casings Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear Shock Casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 72,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 71,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 70,599 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,081 miles

Oil leak ()

all discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,047 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,744 miles

discs corroded

front anti roll bar links worn

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,187 miles

all discs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,144 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,059 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,653 miles

ADVISE O/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,156 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,955 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 38,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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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LJZ 986 is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LJZ 986, 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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LJZ 986 is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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