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Y356 MRR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,130 mi
Last recorded182,130 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 MRR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 182,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 175,275 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

Fuel cap seal perished

Indicator switch sticky

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 167,165 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Indicator switch sticky

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 158,539 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perrished

Indicator switch sticky

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted to complete underside of vehicle

limited access to engine bay

Fail 20 Feb 2016 157,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 Bolt missing from ALL wheels (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perrished

Indicator switch sticky

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted to complete underside of vehicle

limited access to engine bay

Pass 3 Feb 2015 133,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 133,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,584 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,376 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 66,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,122 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 60,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,252 miles

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

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

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

fluid visable o/s rack arm area, advise further investigation.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 56,473 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 MRR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver 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 MRR, 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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Y356 MRR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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