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A2 WSW

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,963 mi
Last recorded168,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WSW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 168,963 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 167,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 164,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 164,038 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 162,152 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 162,148 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 146,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 146,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre varey low on iner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 131,972 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 131,972 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 110,219 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear drive shaft c.v boot's split.

fornt brake disc's worn.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 102,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear drive shafts outer gaitors split

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,647 miles

rear drive shafts outer gaitors split

Pass 9 Feb 2010 96,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 90,802 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1mm in sipes zone

n/s/r outer drive shaft joint boot split

o/s/r outer drive shaft joint boot split

Fail 26 Feb 2009 90,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn to 1mm in sipes zone

n/s/r outer drive shaft joint boot split

o/s/r outer drive shaft joint boot split

Pass 10 Jul 2008 87,172 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 86,947 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,959 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 76,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate delaminating

fuel filler cap retaining strap is broken

offside & nearside front wiper blades smearing

unable to carry out full inspection of engine bay due to covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2006 76,326 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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A2 WSW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A2 WSW, 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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A2 WSW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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