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Y497 RWH

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,026 mi
Last recorded29,026 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 RWH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 May 2007 29,026 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 May 2006 28,512 miles

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

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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Y497 RWH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y497 RWH, 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 Y497 RWH registered?

Y497 RWH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y497 RWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y497 RWH shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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