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Y248 NBY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

75,176 mi
Last recorded75,176 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 NBY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 75,176 miles

Offside Rear stop lamp started working during test

Pass 16 May 2025 74,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 73,552 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 72,135 miles

Front headlights discolored beam pattern just

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2022 71,200 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 68,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 67,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyers cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also the Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 66,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also the Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,117 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 66,117 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,446 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,014 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,411 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,662 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,035 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 62,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,775 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,135 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2010 54,451 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 54,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,759 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP MOUNT

Pass 20 May 2009 51,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 46,825 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sidewards play in rear anti rollbar

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

wipers smear

Fail 10 May 2008 46,825 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sidewards play in rear anti rollbar

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

wipers smear

Pass 5 May 2007 37,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,286 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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Y248 NBY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y248 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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Y248 NBY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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