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Y478 LNN

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,203 mi
Last recorded61,203 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 LNN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 61,203 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 60,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 60,577 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,494 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 59,689 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 59,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,362 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 56,497 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 56,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,339 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,653 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 53,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,690 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,819 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 15 Jul 2013 47,768 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,622 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,927 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,899 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 44,899 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,047 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,769 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,324 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,913 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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Y478 LNN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y478 LNN, 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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Y478 LNN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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