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Y247 NLO

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

163,138 mi
Last recorded163,138 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 NLO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 163,138 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 163,118 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2024 161,579 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 161,549 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 157,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 157,295 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 153,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 152,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 148,017 miles

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 146,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 135,919 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front position lamps different colours

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Previous repair to outer sill

Oil leak ()

Some smearing wiper blades

Fail 1 Nov 2017 135,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front position lamps different colours

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Previous repair to outer sill

Oil leak ()

Some smearing wiper blades

Pass 13 Oct 2016 133,657 miles

corrosion in os outer sill

front brake discs worn

os rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Oct 2016 133,656 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion in os outer sill

front brake discs worn

os rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 129,198 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 129,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported bolt missing from bracket (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 120,195 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 111,117 miles

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

exhaust clamp bolts corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 104,760 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 104,760 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,875 miles

all discs pitted and scored

Fail 29 Jul 2011 95,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

all discs pitted and scored

Pass 9 Aug 2010 87,661 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2010 87,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted on inside of disc.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,281 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 72,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 67,781 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 67,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,611 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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Y247 NLO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 Y247 NLO, 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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Y247 NLO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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