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Y871 DAB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,583 mi
Last recorded84,583 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 DAB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,583 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,940 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 78,916 miles

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

inner face of n/s front disc corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,962 miles

inner face of n/s front disc slightly grooved

Pass 8 Jan 2010 72,702 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r outer cv boot split

Fail 8 Jan 2010 72,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 13 Jan 2009 68,533 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,356 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 60,844 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y871 DAB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y871 DAB, 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

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What year was Y871 DAB registered?

Y871 DAB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y871 DAB safe to buy?

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