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Y676 RVY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,693 mi
Last recorded58,693 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY676 RVY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,693 miles

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

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

advise both rear driveshaft cv boots

advise rear brake discs heavily corroded

advise slight rear brake judder

Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,672 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

advise both rear driveshaft cv boots

advise rear brake discs heavily corroded

advise slight rear brake judder

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,097 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2011 56,097 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise rear brake discs corroded on inner side

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,347 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 52,347 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 49,546 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,762 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,762 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,925 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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Y676 RVY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y676 RVY, 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 Y676 RVY registered?

Y676 RVY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y676 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y676 RVY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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