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Y512 TGJ

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,561 mi
Last recorded87,561 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 TGJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 87,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes allowing side to side movement of the anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 86,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 86,772 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,958 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,140 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,369 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,743 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,114 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,582 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 72,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,532 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 67,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,764 miles

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,095 miles

front number plate cracked

wipers poor

Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,089 miles

both rear tyres 2-3mm

front discs low

front number plate damaged

rear pads low

Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,296 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 16,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 15,141 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,537 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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Y512 TGJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y512 TGJ, 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 Y512 TGJ registered?

Y512 TGJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y512 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y512 TGJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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