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Y97 BLB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,122 mi
Last recorded143,122 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 BLB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 143,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jul 2012 133,693 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 120,075 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 120,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 108,909 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 71,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr driveshaft gaitor split

osr driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,990 miles

front brake discs getting thin

wiperblades getting poor

Fail 30 Jun 2009 97,990 miles

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

front brake discs getting thin

wiperblades getting poor

Pass 4 Jul 2008 90,946 miles

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

Offside and nearside inner cv joints boots split

Offside and nearside outer cv joint boots split

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,986 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 81,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nsr osr outter cv boots split

Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,286 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 72,286 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y97 BLB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y97 BLB, 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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Y97 BLB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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