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Y348 RVS

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,290 mi
Last recorded90,290 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY348 RVS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 90,290 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 145,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 89,617 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 89,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 87,430 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 85,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 82,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 119,993 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 74,540 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,990 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 67,343 miles

both rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,017 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,272 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 96,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,878 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 52,878 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,961 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 36,433 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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Y348 RVS is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y348 RVS, 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 Y348 RVS registered?

Y348 RVS is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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