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M8 NYU

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,248 mi
Last recorded72,248 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 NYU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 72,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe going to O/S/R - slight corrosion in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.9mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe - rear end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn slightly lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tail pipe clamps corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,550 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))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamps & bolts corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (strongly advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 69,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (strongly advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted on inside edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing that joins silencer to near side CAT. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted on inside edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp badly corroded joining silencer to off side CAT. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 67,069 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted on inside edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing that joins silencer to near side CAT. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted on inside edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp badly corroded joining silencer to off side CAT. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,015 miles

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

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)

n/rear inner drive shaft boot damaged.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,264 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,234 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearide front brake disc rusty on inside

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,211 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 462,069 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,390 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,497 miles

BRAEK WARNINGLIGHT ON

Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,921 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 34,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

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

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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M8 NYU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M8 NYU, 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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M8 NYU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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