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Y56 HHU

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,034 mi
Last recorded101,034 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 HHU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 101,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 100,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 100,159 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,723 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 99,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 99,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 98,279 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 96,112 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 96,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,150 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 80,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,770 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

large travel on hand brake

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,326 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,417 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre tread, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,443 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 54,443 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,119 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,116 miles

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

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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Y56 HHU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y56 HHU, 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 Y56 HHU registered?

Y56 HHU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y56 HHU safe to buy?

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