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Y437 EKR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,388 mi
Last recorded131,388 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 EKR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 131,388 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 131,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 124,512 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 124,510 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty inside

Pass 1 Nov 2011 123,228 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2011 123,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2010 117,830 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 108,850 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 101,047 miles

all four tyres getting near the legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2007 92,625 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 85,370 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 76,550 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2005 76,541 miles

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads 1/2 worn

washer fluid level light is on

wiper blades smear slightly

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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Y437 EKR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y437 EKR, 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 Y437 EKR registered?

Y437 EKR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y437 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y437 EKR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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