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YG51 KJB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,327 mi
Last recorded99,327 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 KJB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,327 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 94,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing unevenly (stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 94,790 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing unevenly (stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,596 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 91,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 88,953 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 88,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 87,610 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 87,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,714 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 82,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,959 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 68,955 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 63,629 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,379 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,811 miles

Exhaust system shows signs of rusting

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,344 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,312 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 33,470 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 33,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 29,071 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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YG51 KJB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG51 KJB, 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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YG51 KJB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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