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Y231 NBY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,888 mi
Last recorded99,888 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 NBY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 99,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 92,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,142 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,569 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 80,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,033 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 79,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,448 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,642 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs corroded inner surfaces

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,792 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 65,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,066 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,173 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 46,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,278 miles

WIPER DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,552 miles

SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,143 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/ REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/

Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,440 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 39,440 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

INSIDE OF BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 30 May 2006 38,334 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2006 38,334 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y231 NBY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y231 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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Y231 NBY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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