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Y486 FDV

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,983 mi
Last recorded63,983 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 FDV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,983 miles

both front metal brake pipes on front calipa are also in poor condition

both rear metal brakes pipes very rusty in there clips recommend replacement

slight play in nearside front rack arm

wiper blade that failed for being insecure has now been cable tied on

a second hand hub has been fitted to nearside front but the ball joint is not fitted correctly but at time of test there was no play

Fail 10 Feb 2014 63,889 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both front metal brake pipes on front calipa are also in poor condition

both rear metal brakes pipes very rusty in there clips recommend replacement

slight play in nearside front rack arm

a second hand hub has been fitted to nearside front but the ball joint is not fitted correctly but at time of test there was no play

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,198 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 59,198 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,408 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 41,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,784 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,553 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,566 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,618 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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Y486 FDV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc 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 Y486 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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What year was Y486 FDV registered?

Y486 FDV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y486 FDV safe to buy?

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