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Y327 KDP

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,113 mi
Last recorded112,113 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 KDP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 112,113 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 109,882 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 108,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,426 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 106,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,691 miles

Both front strut dust covers broken.

Brake pad warning on but brakes ok. Faulty warning sensor.

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top mount creaking.

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

Oil level warning lamp on dash.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition and exhaust bolts corroded but exhaust secure.

Fail 3 Mar 2020 103,679 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front strut dust covers broken.

Brake pad warning on but brakes ok. Faulty warning sensor.

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top mount creaking.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil level warning lamp on dash.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition and exhaust bolts corroded but exhaust secure.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 100,429 miles

Exhaust bolts corroded but exhaust secure.

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil level warning on dash but oil level ok.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

oil light flashing on start up

Fail 7 Feb 2018 97,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

oil light flashing on start up

Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,249 miles

Nearside Front Bonding has failed on upper strut top mount bush

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front bump stop breaking apart

Offside Front Bonding has failed on upper strut top mount bush

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front bump stop breaking apart

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,248 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bonding has failed on upper strut top mount bush

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front bump stop breaking apart

Offside Front Bonding has failed on upper strut top mount bush

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front bump stop breaking apart

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 84,819 miles

N/S/R c.v gaitor cracking

N/s bump stop broken up.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

O/S/R c.v gaitor cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s bump stop breaking up.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,819 miles

N/S/R c.v gaitor cracking

N/s bump stop broken up.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

O/S/R c.v gaitor cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s bump stop breaking up.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 84,819 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F fog lamp inoperative

N/S/R c.v gaitor cracking

N/s bump stop broken up.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

O/S/R c.v gaitor cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

o/s bump stop breaking up.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,077 miles

Both front shock bump stops starting to break up

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Slight corrosion on both front shock shaft tops

Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,077 miles

Both front shock bump stops starting to break up

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Slight corrosion on both front shock shaft tops

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,340 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 59,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 55,524 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 55,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

air bag light illuminated

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,366 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,416 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 53,416 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,849 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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Y327 KDP is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y327 KDP, 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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Y327 KDP is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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