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Y166 XJU

2001 Porsche Boxster S

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,924 mi
Last recorded54,924 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster S56,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 XJU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 54,924 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,172 miles

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Pass 23 May 2006 42,654 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 42,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front tyres mishapen.

oil leak

rear tyres wearing on edges.

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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Y166 XJU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster S in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y166 XJU, 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 Y166 XJU registered?

Y166 XJU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster S, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y166 XJU safe to buy?

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