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M400 MHB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,480 mi
Last recorded77,480 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 MHB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 77,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 77,407 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Nearside braking effort erratic (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL exhaust clamps/flange retaining devices missing or in extremely poor condition!

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

Nearside Mirror glass loose

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,890 miles

Exhaust manifold to catalyst flange bolts/nuts VERY corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust clamp bolts/nuts VERY corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 74,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust manifold to catalyst flange bolts/nuts VERY corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust clamp bolts/nuts VERY corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,168 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,890 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 66,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,695 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 64,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,253 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 59,886 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 1 Feb 2013 56,872 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 42,417 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,021 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 40,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,566 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,540 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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M400 MHB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc 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 M400 MHB, 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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M400 MHB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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