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Y678 DTO

2001 Porsche Boxster

Green Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

124,616 mi
Last recorded124,616 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 DTO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 124,616 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 123,718 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 122,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear and calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 122,712 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear and calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 121,720 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Feb 2022 119,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted covering testable items

Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 113,698 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 109,207 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,471 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,980 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,031 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,396 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,636 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 67,719 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,001 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 59,001 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,714 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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Y678 DTO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Green with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y678 DTO, 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 Y678 DTO registered?

Y678 DTO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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