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Y228 NLC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,427 mi
Last recorded75,427 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 NLC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,427 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 75,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,244 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f track rod end boot/cover split. no excessive play.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 63,440 miles

both rear tyres worn to wear markers

Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,829 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,600 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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Y228 NLC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y228 NLC, 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 Y228 NLC registered?

Y228 NLC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y228 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y228 NLC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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