2001 Porsche Boxster 3.2L Petrol · K9 AHE
2001 Porsche Boxster (3.2L, petrol). First registered 04 May 2001. Recorded mileage 63,332 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K9 AHE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 63,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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K9 AHE MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Porsche Boxster (K9 AHE) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K9 AHE Mileage History
- 09/01/202360,598 mi
- 19/08/202462,478 mi+1,880 mi
- 20/08/202462,478 mi
- 26/03/202663,332 mi+854 mi
Average of roughly 852 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Boxster (986)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Intermediate Shaft (IMS) Bearing FailureSerious
The factory single-row and dual-row intermediate shaft (IMS) ball bearings fitted to the M96 flat-six engine can lose lubrication when their rubber oil seals degrade. Engine oil washes out the internal bearing grease, causing ball bearings to overheat, gall, and disintegrate. If the bearing collapses, camshaft timing goes out of sync, causing piston-to-valve contact and catastrophic internal engine failure requiring a complete rebuild or replacement unit.
- Front Radiator and Air Conditioning Condenser CorrosionModerate
The 986 Boxster routes cooling air through large bumper nostrils directly into front-mounted radiators and air conditioning condensers. Leaves, pine needles, road grit, and damp salt slurry collect in the narrow gap between the front AC condenser and rear coolant radiator. Because there are no factory protective grilles, trapped wet debris rots the aluminium cooling fins and tubes, causing refrigerant depressurisation and coolant loss with risk of engine overheating.
- Soft-Top Drain Channel Blockage and Cabin Water IngressModerate
Water draining from the convertible roof is channelled into plastic drip trays on either side of the rear deck and routed through rubber drain tubes down ahead of the rear wheels. In the wet UK climate, falling debris and foliage clog these narrow drain tubes. When water backs up, it overflows into the rear cabin and pools under the passenger seat foam, directly flooding the central immobiliser and alarm control module (CLU), immobilising the vehicle and causing widespread electrical failure.
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