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Y495 VHR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,809 mi
Last recorded57,809 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 VHR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 57,809 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 54,832 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 52,372 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,838 miles

Slight external corrosion to casing of the front shocks

Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,475 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 45,706 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,048 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,633 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,684 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 31,670 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 26,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 25,828 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 May 2011 22,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 17,540 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009 17,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 14,997 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 13,922 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,364 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2005 10,753 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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Y495 VHR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y495 VHR, 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 Y495 VHR registered?

Y495 VHR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y495 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y495 VHR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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