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Y223 BVV

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,561 mi
Last recorded80,561 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 BVV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,561 miles

both front tyres wearin on in side edge

Fail 4 Jun 2010 80,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearin on in side edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

low road grip n/s front

Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,489 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 68,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,571 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,622 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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Y223 BVV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y223 BVV, 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 Y223 BVV registered?

Y223 BVV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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