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Y291 HPE

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,419 mi
Last recorded53,419 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 HPE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 53,419 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 52,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 51,829 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 50,693 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 49,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 49,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,415 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,568 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 21 Jun 2016 39,463 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,680 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,711 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s/ outer sill

Pass 14 May 2011 34,251 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,871 miles

Deep cut to o/s/r tyre tread

Exhaust corroded

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)

Slight movement in o/s/f shock absorber shaft

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,947 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,273 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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Y291 HPE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y291 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y291 HPE registered?

Y291 HPE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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