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X178 UGC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,164 mi
Last recorded52,164 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 UGC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 52,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 51,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,732 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,447 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 49,942 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,256 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 May 2010 46,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,295 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 34,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,452 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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X178 UGC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 X178 UGC, 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 X178 UGC registered?

X178 UGC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X178 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X178 UGC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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