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Y896 PUR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,111 mi
Last recorded131,111 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 PUR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 131,111 miles

Front undertrays fitted under engine

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to nr side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into offside rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted middle front to rear

Fail 19 Dec 2018 131,108 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front undertrays fitted under engine

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to nr side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged going to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into offside rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted middle front to rear

Pass 13 Dec 2017 125,153 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 125,149 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 119,819 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 115,841 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)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 115,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside 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 Outer c,v boot (2.4.G.4e)

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 23 Dec 2014 110,903 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,926 miles

slight movement in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,551 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,353 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 89,513 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 85,596 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 81,018 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,918 miles

rear disc's corroded †front disc's wearing low †

Pass 6 Aug 2005 70,134 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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Y896 PUR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y896 PUR, 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 Y896 PUR registered?

Y896 PUR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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