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Y491 RTR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,320 mi
Last recorded73,320 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 RTR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 73,170 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,401 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,023 miles

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

both rear tyres have low tread in centres

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,512 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 63,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,166 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 55,164 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,213 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,450 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 43,336 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 39,516 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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Y491 RTR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y491 RTR, 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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Y491 RTR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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