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Y274 HPE

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

132,501 mi
Last recorded132,501 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 HPE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 132,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 131,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 129,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 127,395 miles

all brake discs are slightly pitted

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

no reverse lights

Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,727 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,787 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both headlamp aims are poor

exhaust is corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 114,474 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre valves perished

Fail 14 Feb 2020 114,472 miles

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

Surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,576 miles

Rear anti roll bar "D" mounts worn

Rear tyres on limit

Fail 8 Feb 2019 108,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear anti roll bar "D" mounts worn

Rear tyres on limit

Pass 9 Feb 2018 101,622 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish through tread.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,671 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,261 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,802 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 82,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,437 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,169 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,229 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,086 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 66,068 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 66,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,788 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,463 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,682 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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Y274 HPE 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 84%.

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 Y274 HPE, 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 Y274 HPE registered?

Y274 HPE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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