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Y242 NBY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,697 mi
Last recorded85,697 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 NBY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 85,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 82,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,320 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 70,855 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 70,844 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake surface lghtly scored

Offside Front Inner brake surface lghtly scored

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,639 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,617 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 58,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

had problem with reg plates asit appears vehicle vin number is registered twice with different number plates ie Y242NBY AND Y424NBY would suspect typing error

Pass 15 May 2013 54,172 miles

slight engine oil leaks

undertrays fitted front to rear

various marks and scratches vehicle bodywork and wheels

Pass 1 May 2012 52,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,922 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 50,919 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 48,805 miles

fine cracks in tread of both front tyres,both front tyres worn on inside edge.

slight oil leak on engine at nearside rear.

Pass 14 May 2009 47,006 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 44,155 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,153 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST, AND DEEP CUT/SPLIT IN TREAD (RECOMMEND ATTENTION)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,113 miles

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

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 NBY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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