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YN55 LAE

2005 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,816 mi
Last recorded61,816 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Porsche Boxster53,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 LAE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,818 miles

factory covers

Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,037 miles

under bonnet covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 57,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high been reset (4.1.2 (a))

under bonnet covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 56,382 miles

Oil leak ()

Both sides front tyres slight cracking in tread pattern

Both sides front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 56,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres cracked in tread

fuel cap seal cracking slightly

inner faces rear brake discs heavily corroded, show slight fluctuation in rollers and pads worn low, n/s/r outer close to limit

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded at end to flexi

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded (caliper to flexi)

trace of slight oil leak

under covers fitted

very slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,846 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 22 Sep 2015 50,151 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,626 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,407 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,429 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,900 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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YN55 LAE is a 2005 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 53,703 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 YN55 LAE, 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 21 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN55 LAE registered?

YN55 LAE is a 2005 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is YN55 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN55 LAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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