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Y524 TGC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,080 mi
Last recorded61,080 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 TGC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 59,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,545 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,112 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 51,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,975 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 45,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,538 miles

All four brake discs corroded (inside)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,755 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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Y524 TGC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y524 TGC, 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 Y524 TGC registered?

Y524 TGC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y524 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 TGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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