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Y861 NVW

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,317 mi
Last recorded58,317 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 NVW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 58,317 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 52,852 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,996 miles

both front tyres getting low

o/s/r inner cvj boot split

Pass 11 Aug 2012 46,759 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,182 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 44,132 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,712 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces corroding/wearing.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 35,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,649 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 31,368 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,350 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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Y861 NVW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y861 NVW, 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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How do I check the history of Y861 NVW?

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What year was Y861 NVW registered?

Y861 NVW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y861 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y861 NVW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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