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Y262 HPE

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,616 mi
Last recorded115,616 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 HPE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 115,616 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,614 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 104,909 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 104,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around clip mounting (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 104,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,972 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,316 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 91,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F & N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges of BOTH (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald: TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 66,496 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges of BOTH (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald: TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,921 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 53,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,937 miles

n/s rear inner & outer &o/s inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 2 May 2014 27,462 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,911 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 24,396 miles

Nearside Rear 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 brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,531 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,740 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,728 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,714 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,155 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn.

Surface corrosion on inner faces of Front and Rear Brake discs.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,643 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn.

Surface corrosion on brake discs.

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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Y262 HPE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 Y262 HPE, 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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Y262 HPE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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