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Y856 KNE

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,453 mi
Last recorded140,453 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 KNE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 140,453 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 137,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 137,202 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 134,900 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 129,269 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 129,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 123,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 114,606 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 114,602 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 114,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Due to tyre wear advise 4 wheel alignment to check suspension geometry

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth low

Oil leak engine

Water leaks offside rear in front of wheel and offside rear behind wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2011 104,360 miles

all four brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2011 104,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2010 100,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 97,595 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 97,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 97,262 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,767 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 87,089 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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Y856 KNE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y856 KNE, 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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Y856 KNE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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