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Y733 NVW

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,025 mi
Last recorded102,025 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY733 NVW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 102,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 102,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 101,350 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 101,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 101,068 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 99,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 99,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,751 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,928 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

coolant leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre on limit and worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,394 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 84,357 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake bad warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Nov 2016 73,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,201 miles

nearside rear tyre has sight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn very thin and lipped

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,392 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn very thin and lipped

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,016 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 64,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,776 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 62,776 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,813 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 57,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,591 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 53,268 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 45,070 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,578 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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Y733 NVW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y733 NVW, 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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Y733 NVW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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