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Y246 DGN

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,981 mi
Last recorded61,981 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 DGN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 61,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 61,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 61,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bottom arm central bushes (coffin arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 61,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bottom arm central bushes (coffin arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 60,692 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 60,208 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,620 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 59,620 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 58,900 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,965 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 57,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 57,138 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 56,387 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,440 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 55,433 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to offside front flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 54,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 May 2015 54,609 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 May 2014 53,493 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 53,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 16 May 2013 52,204 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 52,204 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 51,000 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 May 2011 50,165 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 48,622 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 48,621 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r inner drive shaft gaitor and n/s/r outer gaitors split ignition coils cracking insulation

Pass 7 May 2009 45,069 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 42,422 miles

o/s/f tyre and both rear tyres worn near to limit of tread depth

Pass 7 May 2007 36,140 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,434 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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Y246 DGN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y246 DGN, 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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Y246 DGN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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