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X179 UGC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,473 mi
Last recorded82,473 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 UGC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 82,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil case corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 82,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil case corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 79,917 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 78,058 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 77,939 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 77,888 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 76,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,661 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,539 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,527 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 73,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,011 miles

under trays fitted some items not seen

Pass 11 May 2016 67,918 miles

all 4 tyres badly cracked

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,702 miles

All tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen

All tyres worn on edges

Original undertrays still intact

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,292 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

Pass 28 May 2012 67,130 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r driveshaft boot split

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,938 miles

n/s/r driveshaft boot split

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,421 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,457 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 58,726 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 58,724 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer c v gaiter split

offside rear inner c v gaiter split

Pass 24 Feb 2006 55,082 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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X179 UGC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black 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 X179 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 X179 UGC registered?

X179 UGC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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