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X248 HMY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,639 mi
Last recorded106,639 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 HMY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 106,639 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 106,612 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,760 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Offside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Rear exhaust system corroded and clamp bolts missing

Pass 30 Jan 2017 103,314 miles

Front nearside and offside brake pipes to calipers corroded

Front windscreen chipped

nearside and offside front and rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 101,076 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,310 miles

exhaust system and clamps corroded

front and rear brake discs corroding

nearside and offside front brake pipes from hoses corroded

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,047 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,485 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 76,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,664 miles

advisory.both front brake discs,corrosion and pitted on inner surfaces.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 64,664 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advisory.both front brake discs,corrosion and pitted on inner surfaces.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,676 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish in inner tread ADVISE ATTENTION

Fail 24 Nov 2009 63,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres starting to perish in inner tread ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,358 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 51,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 42,444 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 42,444 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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X248 HMY 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 76.5%.

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 X248 HMY, 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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X248 HMY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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