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LV51 ZHE

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

60,142 mi
Last recorded60,142 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 ZHE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 60,142 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 60,140 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 56,217 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are pitted on the inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Indicator switch faulty right hand indicator wont lock in place (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in what looks to be oil or grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 56,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are pitted on the inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Indicator switch faulty right hand indicator wont lock in place (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in what looks to be oil or grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 51,695 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four inner discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 51,656 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four inner discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 46,237 miles

Indicator switch faulty (does not stay in the "right hand turn position")

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 40,990 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,672 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 37,671 miles

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall and edges 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,513 miles

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

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

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

advise rear metal brake pipes coated with silicon

Fail 27 Jun 2020 36,496 miles

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 32,709 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,158 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,965 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 28,593 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 27,939 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,801 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,038 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,119 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,476 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,726 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 15,222 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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LV51 ZHE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LV51 ZHE, 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 LV51 ZHE registered?

LV51 ZHE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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