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X86 PRV

2001 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,111 mi
Last recorded103,111 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX86 PRV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2024 102,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 101,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,345 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2022 100,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system PIPE BURST (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,573 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 98,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face on disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 93,886 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure exhaust securing bolts corroded away on manifold flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on manifold flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust not secure on manifold flange,bolts corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face on disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear heat shield not secure on rear exhaust pipe ,rattling.

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear heat shield not secure on rear exhaust, rattling.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face3 corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,440 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,159 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,468 miles

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

both front tyres starting to show cracks/perrishing between tread,but not down to cords.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 74,707 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)

Fail 22 May 2012 74,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 71,061 miles

Tread low on outside edge of nearside front tyre

plastic trays under car unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,304 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,887 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 37,089 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing low on edges

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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X86 PRV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X86 PRV, 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 X86 PRV registered?

X86 PRV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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