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Y948 FBD

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,562 mi
Last recorded117,562 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 FBD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 117,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,330 miles

nsf drop link covers poor

nsf tyre cracking

rear pads getting low

slight blow exhaust on joint

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Jun 2015 113,330 miles

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

nsf drop link covers poor

nsf tyre cracking

rear pads getting low

slight blow exhaust on joint

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Dec 2014 112,212 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,505 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,486 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 87,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

o/s/r inner edge of tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine pan and floor pans fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,672 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,533 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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Y948 FBD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y948 FBD, 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 Y948 FBD registered?

Y948 FBD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y948 FBD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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