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Y912 PUR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,475 mi
Last recorded156,475 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 PUR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 156,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 156,080 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 155,008 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 155,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative self leveling broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 153,572 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 153,572 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 146,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 135,322 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 117,261 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,559 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 112,209 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 105,652 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 96,903 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,409 miles

nearside rear outer cv gaiter worn

offside outer cv gaiter split

Fail 14 Apr 2007 61,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 61,939 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 53,018 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 53,018 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y912 PUR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y912 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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Y912 PUR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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