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Y636 EBR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,634 mi
Last recorded74,634 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 EBR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,634 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 74,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 74,594 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,830 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2012 68,209 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,528 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,989 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 65,254 miles

nearside front position lamp slightly discoloured

offside front position lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Jun 2008 63,235 miles

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

both exhaust manifolds becoming heavily corroded

both front and rear brake discs becoming pitted

both front tyres wearing inner edges and nearing limit

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside rear parking brake grabbing slightly

offside front brake pipe on caliper becoming corroded

some play offside rear anti-roll bar 'D' bush

Pass 24 May 2007 61,778 miles

both exhaust manifolds becoming heavily corroded

both front brake discs becoming pitted

both rear brake discs becoming worn

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and nearing limit

Pass 31 May 2006 58,597 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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Y636 EBR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y636 EBR, 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 Y636 EBR registered?

Y636 EBR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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