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Y285 KRX

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

29,281 mi
Last recorded29,281 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 KRX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 29,281 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 28,498 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 28,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 27,494 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 26,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 26,188 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 24,970 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 24,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,448 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 23,448 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,605 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 22,100 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,408 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,397 miles

Offside rear tyre splitting around inner sidewall

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 13,026 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 12,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 11,279 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 9,765 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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Y285 KRX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y285 KRX, 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 Y285 KRX registered?

Y285 KRX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y285 KRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y285 KRX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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