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Y488 PDG

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,318 mi
Last recorded104,318 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 PDG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 104,318 miles

oil level on minimal

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,929 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,100 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,142 miles

Nearside Rear worn on the edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 84,142 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear worn on the edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,474 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,481 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,004 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 65,107 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 57,182 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,182 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,618 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 35,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y488 PDG is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y488 PDG, 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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Y488 PDG is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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