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X891 GWH

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,160 mi
Last recorded55,160 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX891 GWH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 55,160 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,469 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 53,468 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 53,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 47,062 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 47,062 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 May 2007 43,049 miles

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

rear o/s tyre 2mm,rear n/s tyre wearing on inner edge,slight knock on rear suspension on road test.

Pass 8 May 2007 43,049 miles

rear o/s tyre 2mm,rear n/s tyre wearing on inner edge,slight knock on rear suspension on road test.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,651 miles

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

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

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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X891 GWH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 X891 GWH, 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 X891 GWH registered?

X891 GWH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X891 GWH safe to buy?

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