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Y572 RVU

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,267 mi
Last recorded116,267 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 RVU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 116,267 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,956 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 114,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 4200 Speed-sensor line, front right (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes running down the nearside sill/floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Offside Cat is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chassis to Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 113,115 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded - (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 113,115 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both - cloudy - (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded - (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 108,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Near-side headlamp lens 'cloudy'

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 108,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Near-side headlamp lens 'cloudy'

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,002 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear X 2 - (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Struggled with Lambda -

both front tyres, inner edges worn

wipers poor

Near-side rear tyre, inner edge worn smooth

Pass 16 May 2016 95,563 miles

Engine management light staying on

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 May 2016 95,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Engine management light staying on

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 82,894 miles

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2014 82,741 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 10 May 2013 69,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 67,761 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 67,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 63,660 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,236 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,837 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,758 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 31,190 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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Y572 RVU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y572 RVU, 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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Y572 RVU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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