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Y496 JAE

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,154 mi
Last recorded70,154 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 JAE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 70,154 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 69,558 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 69,219 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,265 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 65,401 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 64,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 62,032 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 61,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,486 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,339 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 51,399 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 49,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 46,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 44,812 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,528 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,517 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 36,126 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2006 31,635 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 31,635 miles

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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Y496 JAE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,200cc 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 Y496 JAE, 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 Y496 JAE registered?

Y496 JAE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y496 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 JAE 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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