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Y211 NBY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

97,579 mi
Last recorded97,579 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY211 NBY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,579 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 90,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 90,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,961 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 89,945 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 89,229 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,722 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,628 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,129 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 83,091 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,348 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ferrule splitting at rack (2.3.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,329 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,271 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,702 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,617 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,168 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 60,937 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,921 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,291 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,624 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 11 Apr 2007 38,525 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 29,554 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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Y211 NBY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y211 NBY, 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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Y211 NBY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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