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Y968 OTT

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,984 mi
Last recorded113,984 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 OTT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 113,984 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,222 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,301 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant leak from engine. Further investigation required ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 92,435 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,343 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 85,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,834 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 80,824 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,201 miles

indicator self cancel worn horn ring worn.operative at time of test.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,371 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,704 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 18 Mar 2011 61,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,101 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,150 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,513 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 55,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

unable to check underbody due to covers

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see underbody due to covers

Pass 1 Feb 2007 47,875 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 45,417 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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Y968 OTT is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y968 OTT, 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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Y968 OTT is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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