MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,202 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
h/brake has no reserve travel
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
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output main beam (1.7.5a)
n/s h/lamp beam faulty
hand brake low effort
Stop lamp not working all stop lights (1.2.1b)
hand brake low effort
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake travel requires attention
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.
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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.
Is Y497 VHR safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y497 VHR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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