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Y301 BVV

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,947 mi
Last recorded77,947 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 BVV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,947 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,658 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have perished sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Power steering rack slight leak. Offside.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 71,377 miles

Nearside front to rear at rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 71,308 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 71,294 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 71,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,890 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 70,290 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 69,317 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 62,336 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,354 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 51,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 51,436 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 47,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,328 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,266 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 39,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,901 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 35,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,861 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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Y301 BVV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y301 BVV, 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 Y301 BVV registered?

Y301 BVV is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y301 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 BVV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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