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Y50 CAY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,657 mi
Last recorded114,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 CAY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 114,657 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 114,443 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 114,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 114,265 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 114,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 113,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear inside a clip needs proper service inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 113,570 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 105,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 105,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under the wheel arch (marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 101,440 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2014 97,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,413 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 96,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 31 Oct 2013 96,354 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 91,760 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 88,713 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,395 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,181 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 84,180 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 79,155 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 76,046 miles

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 9 Jan 2008 76,046 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Dec 2006 68,228 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 52,187 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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Y50 CAY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y50 CAY, 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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Y50 CAY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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