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Y282 CLJ

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,593 mi
Last recorded159,593 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 CLJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 159,593 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 159,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 159,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 159,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 157,493 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine management warning light is illuminated

exhaust system is corroded/deteriorated and blowing slightly

knocking noise from front suspension/steering, would advise further investigation

slight play (and noise) in steering rack and/or steering arms

strong smell of antifreeze in car, suspect leaking heater matrix?

Fail 10 Feb 2020 157,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine management warning light is illuminated

exhaust system is corroded/deteriorated and blowing slightly

knocking noise from front suspension/steering, would advise further investigation

slight play (and noise) in steering rack and/or steering arms

strong smell of antifreeze in car, suspect leaking heater matrix?

Pass 11 Feb 2019 145,575 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 145,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 135,536 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 124,542 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 124,539 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 115,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 106,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,869 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,608 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 77,091 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 68,477 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/s park brake lower efficiency

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

Pass 20 May 2011 68,477 miles

O/s park brake lower efficiency

Pass 12 May 2010 64,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 57,561 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 57,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 55,640 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 55,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,797 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 40,790 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 33,085 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2005 33,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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Y282 CLJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y282 CLJ, 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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Y282 CLJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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