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Y851 PTX

2001 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,108 mi
Last recorded87,108 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 PTX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,108 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 87,107 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y851 PTX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y851 PTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y851 PTX?

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What year was Y851 PTX registered?

Y851 PTX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y851 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 PTX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y851 PTX have outstanding finance?

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