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G2 HCB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,448 mi
Last recorded104,448 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 HCB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 104,448 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 102,939 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 102,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 101,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Wheel Arch Cover Missing

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 97,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 97,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 97,075 miles

offside and nearside rear exhaust clamps missing

Fail 1 Oct 2020 97,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside rear exhaust clamps missing

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 95,106 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 95,098 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,000 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 92,301 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play

Rear both rear cv boots perrished

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 92,301 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear both rear cv boots perrished

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,122 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear outer c/v boot split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Mar 2014 79,490 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear outer c/v boot split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Mar 2013 74,968 miles

neaside rear driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 3 Mar 2012 72,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,021 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,159 miles

corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,012 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,054 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 20 Oct 2006 45,332 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 45,332 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 41,352 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 41,351 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G2 HCB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G2 HCB, 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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G2 HCB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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