CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y516 GCD

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,200 mi
Last recorded76,200 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 GCD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 76,200 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 76,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 75,276 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 75,194 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage balljoint dust cover slightly cracking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust back-box corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,148 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 74,140 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 73,285 miles

Emissions only just passed - Lambda

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2022 73,285 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working Always on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions only just passed - Lambda

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2021 71,332 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 67,372 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,188 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 67,185 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise felt through strut (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources working intermittantly (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,622 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,439 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 55,897 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 55,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs showing signs of standing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,707 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,607 miles

front tyres starting to wear

Fail 31 Jan 2011 45,607 miles

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,456 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,655 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 25,954 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
Full Porsche Boxster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y516 GCD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y516 GCD, 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

How do I check the history of Y516 GCD?

You can check the full history of Y516 GCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y516 GCD registered?

Y516 GCD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y516 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y516 GCD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y516 GCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y516 GCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.