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Y678 KSC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,889 mi
Last recorded93,889 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 KSC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 93,889 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 93,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,661 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,466 miles

Nearside Front tyre slite cracking

Offside Front tyre slite cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2018 93,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slite cracking

Offside Front tyre slite cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2018 93,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,155 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,784 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,569 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 78,479 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 72,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,969 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 67,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,544 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 53,768 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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Y678 KSC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y678 KSC, 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 Y678 KSC registered?

Y678 KSC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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