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Y359 SCU

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,655 mi
Last recorded99,655 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 SCU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 99,655 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short boot area due to water ingress (1.9.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short major water ingress inside vehicle (1.9.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from catalyst at nearside rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

both rear antiroll bar D bushes have slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2016 92,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,331 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 80,011 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL CAP PERISHED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 76,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ALL BRAKE PADS GETTING WORN

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED ON INNER SURFACES

FRONT TYRES PERISHED

FUEL CAP PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,879 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 68,876 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,546 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,405 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 58,358 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 51,046 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 51,022 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,074 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 45,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y359 SCU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y359 SCU, 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 Y359 SCU registered?

Y359 SCU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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