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Y886 FFV

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,498 mi
Last recorded158,498 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 FFV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 158,498 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 156,225 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 153,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 151,480 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 146,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2019 146,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 141,925 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe above engine mounted on rear sbuframe (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 141,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both caliper pipe and pipe going to ABS pump. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both caliper pipe and pipe going to ABS pump. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 141,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front both sides and one rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 141,271 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front both sides and one rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 140,625 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2015 136,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 136,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 126,869 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 119,264 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,573 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 107,010 miles

front and rear discs slight wear

o/s r cv gaiter split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 99,621 miles

both front tyres wearing low

o/s/rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

odd noise on full lock when moving

screen damage outside zone B

Fail 11 Dec 2009 99,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres wearing low

o/s/rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

odd noise on full lock when moving

screen damage outside zone B

Pass 12 Dec 2008 91,284 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,824 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 62,772 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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Y886 FFV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y886 FFV, 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 Y886 FFV registered?

Y886 FFV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y886 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y886 FFV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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