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LX51 FSO

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,792 mi
Last recorded56,792 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 FSO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 56,792 miles

OSF power steering ferrule corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 54,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 May 2016 54,133 miles

Exhaust clamps and fixings on joints heavily corroded but not leaking when tested

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Power steering pipe union starting to crack, but not leaking when tested (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 54,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust clamps and fixings on joints heavily corroded but not leaking when tested

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Power steering pipe union starting to crack, but not leaking when tested (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 53,102 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 52,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 51,417 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 50,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,480 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,747 miles

some pitting & corrosion to o/ & n/s front brake disc"s on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,712 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,428 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 2 Jul 2007 28,895 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 28,895 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,671 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 24,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 18,487 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)

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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LX51 FSO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LX51 FSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX51 FSO registered?

LX51 FSO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LX51 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 FSO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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