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Y486 RBR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,114 mi
Last recorded49,114 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 RBR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 49,114 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 46,749 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,598 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 44,598 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 43,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,856 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 39,901 miles

plastic floor covers

Pass 19 Feb 2011 38,433 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,849 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,379 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 22,648 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 22,553 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RBR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBR, 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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Y486 RBR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y486 RBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y486 RBR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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