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Y887 GFM

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,165 mi
Last recorded68,165 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 GFM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,165 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,936 miles

Both front tyres cracked & perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear Position lamp slightly deteriorated/Dim .borderline pass

Fail 12 Apr 2011 57,936 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both front tyres cracked & perished

Nearside rear Position lamp slightly deteriorated/Dim .borderline pass

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 57,221 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,164 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 49,986 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,393 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 36,794 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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Y887 GFM is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y887 GFM, 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 Y887 GFM registered?

Y887 GFM is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y887 GFM safe to buy?

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