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146,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes on caliper and feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes on caliper and feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes on caliper and feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes on caliper and feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light lit on the dash (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Undertray likely to become detached not fixed (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked in its tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system is corroded and on manifolds (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
power steering pipe has been repaired
Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to check fuel cap will not open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bulbs not correct n/s o/s (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front end and rear end of front to rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low on high beam (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning half the light flickers on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high on high beam (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning half the light flickers on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s o/s rear on joints not sealing correctly n/s has bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected crimp on hose is corroded ( will fail) (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material other brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
advise no engine light on dash
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)
1.near side rear steel brake pipe becomming corroded 2.off side rear tyre wearing low on inside edge 3.rear brake discs becomming pitted on inside edges
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1.near side rear steel brake pipe becomming corroded 2.off side rear tyre wearing low on inside edge 3.rear brake discs becomming pitted on inside edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Low effort from N/S parking brake .
N/S/R brake pipe corroded .
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/F brake pipe corroded .
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Low effort from N/S parking brake .
N/S/R brake pipe corroded .
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/F brake pipe corroded .
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to o/s body sill
n/s exhaust heat shield insceure
o/s wiper blade splitting
tread on inner part of n/s/r tyre less than 3mm
tread on inner part of o/s/r tyre less than 2.5mm
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to o/s body sill
n/s exhaust heat shield insceure
o/s wiper blade splitting
tread on inner part of n/s/r tyre less than 3mm
tread on inner part of o/s/r tyre less than 2.5mm
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y217 YBM is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y217 YBM, 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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Y217 YBM is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 April 2001.
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