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Y246 OWO

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,805 mi
Last recorded48,805 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 OWO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 48,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 46,638 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 40,907 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 38,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 35,205 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 33,772 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 32,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight seepage from outer cv gaiter

Offside Rear slight seepage from outer cv gaiter

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2018 32,432 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,426 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 32,426 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,569 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,724 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,930 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,118 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 19,561 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,805 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,163 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 8,736 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 OWO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 Y246 OWO, 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 Y246 OWO registered?

Y246 OWO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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