MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, pattern passable (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, gearbox to engine join area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering high pressure pipe ferrule corroded/broken.
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both heavily discoloured, beam image incorrect (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From calliper to front of vehicle heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From calliper to front of vehicle heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both "D" bushes heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine warning lamp illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper section of brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at clip to body in nearside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper section of brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded & grooved slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated resulting in no beam image being produced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated resulting in no beam image being produced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded & grooved slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes on both sides have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all four brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes on both sides have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all four brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Damage to windscreen but not within zone A or swept area
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit
Rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres slightly perished on outer shoulder
both front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder
offside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres slightly perished on outer shoulder
both front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder
offside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm
N/S/R + O/S/R Outer CV Boots Split
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/R + O/S/R Outer CV Boots Split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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Y892 DAB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y892 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.
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Y892 DAB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 March 2001.
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