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Y497 VHR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,202 mi
Last recorded75,202 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 VHR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 75,202 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,035 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 74,023 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,562 miles

h/brake has no reserve travel

Fail 29 Aug 2018 71,533 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

h/brake has no reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,901 miles

n/s h/lamp beam faulty

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,347 miles

hand brake low effort

Fail 27 Aug 2015 60,347 miles

Stop lamp not working all stop lights (1.2.1b)

hand brake low effort

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,141 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,438 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,497 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,239 miles

handbrake travel requires attention

Pass 29 May 2009 37,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,226 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 34,658 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 34,651 miles

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

Cracking detected between the tread pattern on the N/S front tyre. At the time of testing this did not expose any cords.

Pass 8 May 2006 29,379 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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Y497 VHR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y497 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

Y497 VHR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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