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Y479 OHC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,192 mi
Last recorded31,192 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 OHC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 31,192 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 31,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 30,774 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 30,501 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 30,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 30,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 30,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 30,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 29,864 miles

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 16 May 2017 29,755 miles

both front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner face

Pass 13 May 2016 29,701 miles

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 11 May 2015 29,538 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 29,119 miles

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 13 May 2013 28,950 miles

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 11 May 2012 28,727 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED

Pass 10 May 2011 27,754 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 27,255 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,833 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,283 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 22,276 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 22,276 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Inner Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y479 OHC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y479 OHC, 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 Y479 OHC registered?

Y479 OHC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 April 2001.

Is Y479 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y479 OHC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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