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Y356 DHN

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,362 mi
Last recorded79,362 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 DHN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,084 miles

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))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,515 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 63,303 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 56,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,799 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 49,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,224 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly in between tread patterns

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,250 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 41,250 miles

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

both rear outer driveshaft cv boot split both sides

near side rear inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,128 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,736 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 36,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 34,636 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion on inner faces

Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,923 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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Y356 DHN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y356 DHN, 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 Y356 DHN registered?

Y356 DHN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 July 2001.

Is Y356 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y356 DHN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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