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Y651 XJU

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,022 mi
Last recorded110,022 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY651 XJU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 110,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer C.V. boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2018 109,746 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

hand brake travel high

offside rear catalyst slightly leaking emissions

Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,426 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 108,417 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,381 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 106,195 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak from RMS

Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 102,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,092 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,020 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,976 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,491 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 70,406 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 70,382 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear, inner transmission shaft boot split

Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,268 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,612 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,020 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 43,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y651 XJU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y651 XJU, 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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Y651 XJU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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