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Y36 FJN

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 FJN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,723 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 82,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer cv joint has a slight weep of grease from metal flange part that gaiter secures to. not the gaiter

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,514 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,691 miles

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

all shock absorber casings corroded but not seriously weakened

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2018 76,691 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear slight play in anti roll bar D bush

all shock absorber casings corroded but not seriously weakened

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,267 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 76,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,983 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 74,979 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts hose 2 calper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s/r 's (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,341 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,446 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 66,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,226 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs ( inner faces ) corroded and pitted

Nearside rear inner brake pad nearing wear limit

Offside drive shaft boot torn

Slight play in both steering rod knuckles

Slight wear in Nearside front anti-roll bar drop-link

Very slight play in Nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,705 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 57,395 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 57,362 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 39,185 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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Y36 FJN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y36 FJN, 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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Y36 FJN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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