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Y449 RTP

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,132 mi
Last recorded105,132 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 RTP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 105,132 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 105,132 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,307 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 97,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 93,925 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 93,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 91,017 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres perished in treads

both rear tyres perished and worn

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 25 May 2016 91,017 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres perished in treads

both rear tyres perished and worn

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,924 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 82,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,892 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Apr 2012 72,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2011 64,680 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,338 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 57,238 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,918 miles

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 12 Apr 2008 47,404 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,105 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,307 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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Y449 RTP is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y449 RTP, 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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Y449 RTP is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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