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Y747 MRR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,822 mi
Last recorded120,822 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 MRR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 120,822 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,369 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 114,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 107,459 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 107,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,044 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,510 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,400 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,066 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,027 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,062 miles

under trsys fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2012 54,062 miles

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

under trsys fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2012 101,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,614 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 56,614 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,650 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 48,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f slight splits between tread.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 48,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,807 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,309 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,879 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 29,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 44,122 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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Y747 MRR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y747 MRR, 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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Y747 MRR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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