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LN51 VEV

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,248 mi
Last recorded69,248 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VEV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,248 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 68,971 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 68,971 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2018 66,953 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 9 May 2017 65,229 miles

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 20 Apr 2017 65,229 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,684 miles

undersheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

o/s front tyre inner edge low and tyre perishing

o/s rear tyre inner edge low

Fail 27 Feb 2015 54,724 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

EXHAUST CORRODING

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHING

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHING AND INNER EDGE LOW

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,021 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge becoming low

o/s rear outer driveshaft gaiter has slight split

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,378 miles

Engine and/or gearbox have slight oil leak.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,801 miles

power steering pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 45,714 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,587 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 44,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

all tyres worn on both edges

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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LN51 VEV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN51 VEV, 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 LN51 VEV registered?

LN51 VEV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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