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X412 NSO

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,041 mi
Last recorded73,041 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX412 NSO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,041 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 71,985 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 71,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 1 Jun 2020 71,352 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,326 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 70,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,909 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,862 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 68,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres heavily perished in tread pattern but showing no cords

n/s outer cv boot perished

o/s outer cv boot perished

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to 2-3mm and starting to split around tread...225/50*16

Fail 11 Oct 2013 66,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to 2-3mm and starting to split around tread...225/50*16

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,605 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 59,604 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,170 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 45,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EML Light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,172 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 39,172 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear sill damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,432 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 34,419 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,110 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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X412 NSO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X412 NSO, 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 X412 NSO registered?

X412 NSO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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