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Y522 DNN

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,077 mi
Last recorded135,077 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 DNN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 135,077 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to offside rear under tray

under trays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2016 116,843 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)

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 8 Jul 2016 116,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Jul 2015 101,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front headlights deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,416 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2014 91,416 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,569 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 88,559 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 83,504 miles

nearside handbrake not working as good as offside

Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,825 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,678 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 78,678 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 76,479 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 71,824 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,099 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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Y522 DNN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y522 DNN, 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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Y522 DNN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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