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Y531 TGC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,218 mi
Last recorded39,218 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 TGC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 39,218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 37,030 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 32,511 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 32,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 31,121 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 29,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 28,967 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 27,671 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,200 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 25,418 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,162 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 23,353 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 23,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 20,753 miles

OSF tyre has minor damage to sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 15,935 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,766 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 12,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,736 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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Y531 TGC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc 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 Y531 TGC, 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 Y531 TGC registered?

Y531 TGC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y531 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y531 TGC 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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