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Y801 BAF

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,629 mi
Last recorded124,629 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 BAF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 124,629 miles

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

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

slightly oil leak from engine.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 124,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slightly oil leak from engine.

Pass 8 May 2012 117,500 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2012 117,500 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,448 miles

advise front and rear number plate damaged but still legible!

all 4 brake discs have inner faces that are pitted!

both exhaust heat shields loose and rattling about!

Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,800 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 82,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,543 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,451 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

front & rear inner brake disc faces in poor condition (veh been stood)

stone damage to w/screen

Pass 2 Oct 2006 70,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 59,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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Y801 BAF is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y801 BAF, 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 Y801 BAF registered?

Y801 BAF is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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