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Y668 GWO

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,473 mi
Last recorded53,473 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 GWO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 53,473 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 53,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,280 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear- rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 52,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,195 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 52,186 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under shields fitted not allowing the inspection of some items

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,257 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,592 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,658 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 May 2016 46,130 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 43,975 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 42,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 41,754 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,066 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 39,299 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 39,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,638 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 38,638 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 38,267 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 35,826 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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Y668 GWO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y668 GWO, 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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Y668 GWO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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