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X8 PBS

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,288 mi
Last recorded68,288 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 PBS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,288 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,540 miles

both lower front shocks corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,241 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 60,237 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both reartyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,111 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,939 miles

Exhaust corroded around silencer and manifolds

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,602 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 33,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,503 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,920 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,490 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 16,203 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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X8 PBS is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X8 PBS, 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 X8 PBS registered?

X8 PBS is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is X8 PBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 PBS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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