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Y896 UOL

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside steering rack worn

engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,534 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 113,515 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 110,017 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,857 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2012 105,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn with lip

o/s rear brake inner disc face pitted condition

o/s rear brake pipe corroded treat asap

Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 100,599 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 98,885 miles

Large plastic undertray fitted,so full inspection of steering and suspension not possible.

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 1 Oct 2008 97,384 miles

At time of test large plastic undertray fitted,so full inspection of steering and suspension not possible.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 94,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 89,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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 UOL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

Y896 UOL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y896 UOL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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