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Y72 HGY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,325 mi
Last recorded100,325 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 HGY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 100,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 100,320 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 98,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 95,845 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 93,152 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 93,152 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 92,468 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,033 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 91,030 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,847 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,620 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,947 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,947 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,592 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,797 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake discs slight rust on surface

Pass 25 May 2006 43,659 miles

advised both rear tyres starting to show wear

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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Y72 HGY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y72 HGY, 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 Y72 HGY registered?

Y72 HGY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 April 2001.

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