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Y531 ERH

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,691 mi
Last recorded74,691 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 ERH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,691 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

beam deflectors fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,314 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 119,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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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Y531 ERH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y531 ERH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y531 ERH registered?

Y531 ERH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y531 ERH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y531 ERH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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