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Y222 DAV

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,440 mi
Last recorded104,440 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 DAV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 104,440 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 104,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 12 May 2018 103,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 102,839 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 96,312 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 May 2015 92,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 86,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 83,003 miles

cracking around both rear tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 11 May 2012 70,118 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 63,944 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,716 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 63,716 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,922 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 58,922 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 32,391 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges 225/40zr18

both rear tyres slightly out of shape 265/35zr18

tracking

Fail 13 Apr 2007 30,266 miles

Both front roll bar links have slight play.

N/S/R tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,266 miles

Both front roll bar links have slight play.

N/S/R tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,910 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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Y222 DAV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y222 DAV, 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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Y222 DAV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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