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Y485 FDV

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,642 mi
Last recorded126,642 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 FDV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 126,642 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 May 2018 126,626 miles

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

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

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 121,520 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 116,588 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2016 116,571 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

engine has a serious oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 110,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2015 110,374 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,719 miles

Horn operation slightly deteriorated, not a continuous or uniform sound

nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer tread area

offside front tyre worn on the inner tread area

Pass 24 May 2013 98,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,696 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 90,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

both front inner tyres slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,176 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,063 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 61,601 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 4 Jul 2008 52,759 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,313 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 32,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 31,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,641 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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Y485 FDV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y485 FDV, 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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Y485 FDV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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