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Y523 XER

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,661 mi
Last recorded108,661 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY523 XER
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 108,661 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

heavy surface rust on parts of exhaust system

Fail 2 May 2024 108,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

heavy surface rust on parts of exhaust system

Pass 14 Apr 2022 105,051 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 105,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 98,897 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 86,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,754 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,119 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces rusty.

n/s front indicator lamp broken.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,623 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 63,623 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAK

REAR NUMBERPLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,057 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

nearside rear drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges(advise replacement)

nearside rear drive shaft boot deteriorated

rear number plate delaminateing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,383 miles

AC PIPE DAMAGED ON OFF SIDE FRONT FLOOR

BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON INNER SURFACE

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SURFACE

Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,957 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,602 miles

nearside parking brake is slightly down on performance

Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,032 miles

Front & rear inner disc faces starting to corrode.

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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Y523 XER is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y523 XER, 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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Y523 XER is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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