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Y778 NLY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,992 mi
Last recorded61,992 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 NLY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 61,992 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 61,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 61,332 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 61,168 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 61,028 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 61,019 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 60,834 miles

FAULT ON INGNITION SWITCH

FRONT OFF SIDE AND FRONT NEAR SIDE BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

REAR OFF SIDE AND REAR NEAR SIDE BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

Fail 26 Sep 2015 60,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FAULT ON INGNITION SWITCH

FRONT OFF SIDE AND FRONT NEAR SIDE BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

REAR OFF SIDE AND REAR NEAR SIDE BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 58,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 55,138 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering rack end.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,556 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,881 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,823 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2007 32,808 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,864 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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Y778 NLY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y778 NLY, 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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Y778 NLY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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