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Y736 NPU

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,621 mi
Last recorded151,621 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY736 NPU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 151,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 148,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 144,253 miles

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

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 136,952 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2019 136,735 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 136,558 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 132,424 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear, front rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 132,421 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded running under caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded running under caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear, front rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 127,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from nearside catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower front rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 127,015 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower front rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 119,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear driveshaft boot split

Play in rack inner joints

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2015 118,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Split boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear driveshaft boot split

Play in rack inner joints

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 106,781 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 95,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 90,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 87,871 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 87,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 81,388 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,006 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,715 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,552 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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Y736 NPU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 Y736 NPU, 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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Y736 NPU is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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