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Y215 XEC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,702 mi
Last recorded117,702 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 XEC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 117,702 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 116,782 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,755 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 116,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,517 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 115,307 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 115,167 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 111,940 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 90,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 90,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 84,747 miles

(All) inner/outer Rear drive shaft gaiters deteriorated allowing the ingress of dirt.

Fail 23 May 2012 84,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,252 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,071 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 54,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 46,396 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 35,405 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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Y215 XEC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y215 XEC, 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 Y215 XEC registered?

Y215 XEC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y215 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y215 XEC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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