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Y442 LAN

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Gas bi-fuel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,957 mi
Last recorded120,957 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 LAN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 120,957 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 118,411 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 118,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 113,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

both rear exhaust system has minor blow from joint

engine management lamp on

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 113,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on at all times (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault been removed (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

both rear exhaust system has minor blow from joint

engine management lamp on

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,284 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 109,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion on all underside brake pipes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,512 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 103,910 miles

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

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

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 13 Jun 2011 96,800 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,222 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,265 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 79,261 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Break pad light illuminated

Pass 28 Apr 2007 87,713 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 75,698 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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Y442 LAN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y442 LAN, 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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Y442 LAN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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