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Y256 NLO

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,338 mi
Last recorded72,338 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 NLO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,338 miles

exhaust bolts heavily corroded

front brakes 80% worn

heavy oil leak from engine

pas pipe ferrules corroded and split leaving pas rack

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,184 miles

Ignition switch faulty

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,457 miles

rear brake disc's slighty rusty on inner face

Fail 11 Jul 2012 65,157 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake disc's slighty rusty on inner face

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 53,643 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,936 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 38,380 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advanced wear on front and rear brake disc,s.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,380 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advanced wear on front and rear brake disc,s.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,999 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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Y256 NLO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y256 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 Y256 NLO registered?

Y256 NLO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y256 NLO safe to buy?

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