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Y96 PBJ

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,528 mi
Last recorded39,528 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 PBJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 39,528 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 39,528 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 38,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 35,597 miles

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,691 miles

Under vehicle cover fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 1 Jul 2020 31,159 miles

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 9 Mar 2019 25,976 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 21,094 miles

Front both sides outer tyre walls slight cracking.

Nearside Rear outer tyre walls slight cracking.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 18,507 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,780 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,532 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 15,532 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,336 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,953 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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Y96 PBJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y96 PBJ, 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 Y96 PBJ registered?

Y96 PBJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y96 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 PBJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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