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Y246 NLO

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,368 mi
Last recorded61,368 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 NLO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 61,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,648 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 58,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 58,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 56,694 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,789 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,996 miles

n/s/r outter driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 5 Apr 2008 45,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r outter driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,125 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 29,427 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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Y246 NLO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y246 NLO, 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 Y246 NLO registered?

Y246 NLO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y246 NLO safe to buy?

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