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Y771 ABL

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,809 mi
Last recorded64,809 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 ABL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,809 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,819 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 61,819 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 57,204 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 57,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,884 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,295 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

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)

RUST ON VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 9 Sep 2015 53,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

ENGINE NOSIE

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

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

OIL LEAK

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)

RUST ON VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES

wATER LEAK

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,483 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,627 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,119 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,764 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,529 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,692 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 30,692 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,040 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 21,018 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)

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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Y771 ABL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y771 ABL, 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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Y771 ABL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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