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Y949 UKL

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,293 mi
Last recorded96,293 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 UKL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 96,293 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2024 96,293 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 92,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 89,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,546 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,975 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides too calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 66,975 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides too calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,407 miles

park brake fluctuating

rear tyres near limit

Pass 25 Jan 2014 44,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,382 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front & rear brake discs are corroded on the inner face

Pass 10 Mar 2010 10,550 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 9,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,625 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 8,335 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,911 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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Y949 UKL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y949 UKL, 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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Y949 UKL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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