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C480 LYN

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,880 mi
Last recorded35,880 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC480 LYN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 35,880 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 33,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,677 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,453 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 33,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,037 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 32,741 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 32,324 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 32,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 31,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 31,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 30,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 29,561 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 28,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,580 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 27,261 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,141 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 19,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 19,965 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 17,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 15,074 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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C480 LYN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C480 LYN, 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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What year was C480 LYN registered?

C480 LYN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is C480 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C480 LYN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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