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LNZ 16

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,678 mi
Last recorded41,678 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 16
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 41,678 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,773 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,916 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,311 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 38,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,481 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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

exhaust leak from offside down pipe(attention recommended)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 30,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,637 miles

offside & nearside wiper blades split on ends

Fail 19 Jul 2013 27,604 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside & nearside wiper blades split on ends

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,472 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 25,472 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,386 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 21,386 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2009 21,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2008 20,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,064 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 15,487 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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LNZ 16 is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,197cc 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 LNZ 16, 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 LNZ 16 registered?

LNZ 16 is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is LNZ 16 safe to buy?

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