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Y47 FJN

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,007 mi
Last recorded73,007 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 FJN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,007 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 68,218 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,707 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 57,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear outer drive shaft deteriorated

offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2010 52,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,312 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 48,299 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 42,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,661 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,358 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,340 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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Y47 FJN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y47 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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What year was Y47 FJN registered?

Y47 FJN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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