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Y681 TGK

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,006 mi
Last recorded89,006 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 TGK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 86,277 miles

Nearside 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 1 Nov 2014 80,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,757 miles

Both front & o/s/r tyres cracking in treads

Slight damage to windsreen

Under trays fitted obscuring underside componets

Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front & o/s/r tyres cracking in treads

O/s/r tyre uneven wear

Slight damage to windsreen

Under trays fitted obscuring underside componets

Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,847 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2011 62,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,212 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 55,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,890 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,202 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,202 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 34,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,118 miles

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

Offside 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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Y681 TGK is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y681 TGK, 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 Y681 TGK registered?

Y681 TGK is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 March 2001.

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