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Y242 GHB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,064 mi
Last recorded149,064 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 GHB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 149,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OSF wiper starting to smear glass

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 149,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

OSF wiper starting to smear glass

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 144,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 139,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both inner rack joints have very slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2017 132,890 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 123,612 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 123,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 114,356 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 102,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

noise n/s/f top strut mount

slight surface rust n/s/r brake pipe

tank cap seal starting to split

Pass 8 Nov 2013 91,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 81,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 70,656 miles

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

advise both rear outer cv gaitors split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,207 miles

front and rear discs corroded and worn

front brake pads close to limit

headlamp alignment not level but within tolerances

nearside rear brake pads very close to limit

nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,341 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,694 miles

front and rear brake pads low

n/s o/s/r inner cv boots split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,123 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,873 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres on tread limiters.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 23,695 miles

some judder on front brakes

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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Y242 GHB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y242 GHB, 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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Y242 GHB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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