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X254 MBH

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,798 mi
Last recorded78,798 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX254 MBH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,798 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,232 miles

Front tyres getting low and balding on inner edges

Slight corrosion underside

Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,231 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres getting low and balding on inner edges

Slight corrosion underside

Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,715 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,088 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,235 miles

both rear brake discs deteriorating inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,782 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 59,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,873 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,764 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 42,761 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,171 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 39,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,290 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 30,340 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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X254 MBH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X254 MBH, 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 X254 MBH registered?

X254 MBH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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