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889 JCG

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,365 mi
Last recorded129,365 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration889 JCG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 129,365 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 127,577 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded in areas

Pass 16 May 2023 126,715 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 126,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 126,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 124,600 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 123,445 miles

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

Offside Front shockabsorber weak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 120,771 miles

All brake discs worn

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))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 115,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 113,852 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 113,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 112,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 110,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,778 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 101,596 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 20 Feb 2012 99,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,877 miles

Both rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,766 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,903 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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889 JCG is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 889 JCG, 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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889 JCG is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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