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X81 EEB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 EEB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 119,995 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 119,925 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 118,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 117,788 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 116,068 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 116,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 114,421 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 114,372 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2019 110,168 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,710 miles

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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 108,836 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,765 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,048 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 106,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 103,610 miles

O/s/r tyre has slight cuts to inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 103,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/s/r tyre inner edge/sidewall worn

O/s/r tyre has slight cuts to inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 103,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,111 miles

offside + nearside rear light lenses darkened

offside + nearside side repeaters darkened

rear exhaust system leaking gases

Fail 13 Jun 2009 96,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

offside + nearside rear light lenses darkened

offside + nearside side repeaters darkened

rear exhaust system leaking gases

Pass 14 Jun 2008 95,403 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 91,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 86,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X81 EEB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X81 EEB, 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 X81 EEB registered?

X81 EEB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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