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Y551 GCD

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,038 mi
Last recorded60,038 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 GCD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 60,038 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,950 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,521 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 29,521 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,301 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Feb 2006 15,576 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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Y551 GCD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y551 GCD, 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 Y551 GCD registered?

Y551 GCD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y551 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y551 GCD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y551 GCD have outstanding finance?

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