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X551 BFJ

2001 Porsche Boxster S

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,552 mi
Last recorded74,552 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster S56,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 BFJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster S
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,552 miles

noise coming from handbrake

Fail 5 Mar 2009 74,552 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

noise coming from handbrake

Pass 1 Mar 2008 70,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 61,520 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 50,288 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 50,286 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster S?

Based on 3,062 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,846
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 80
brake disc excessively pitted 62
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 26
position lamp(s) not working 24
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
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X551 BFJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster S in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Porsche Boxster S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 56,989 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X551 BFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Porsche Boxster S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X551 BFJ registered?

X551 BFJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster S, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X551 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 BFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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