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Y231 BLB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,455 mi
Last recorded66,455 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 BLB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,455 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,450 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,222 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,318 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,222 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 55,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 31 May 2011 53,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 53,400 miles

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 50,057 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 40,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,644 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 29,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,073 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 21,267 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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Y231 BLB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y231 BLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y231 BLB registered?

Y231 BLB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y231 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 BLB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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