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Y787 NLY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

87,506 mi
Last recorded87,506 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 NLY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,506 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 84,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 81,966 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 79,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 77,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,362 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 76,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system TO HOSE (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 75,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 75,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,758 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 71,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,253 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 66,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,750 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2016 62,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,028 miles

Age cracking on front tyres

Eml light on

Oil leak

Some corrosion on brake pipes

Stonechip in windscreen

o/s washer inop

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,199 miles

Brake pad warning light is on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,645 miles

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

Front brake pads worn.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,359 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 56,359 miles

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

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 53,980 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO THE WEAR INDICATOR AND NEED REPLACING A.S.A.P

front brake discs are worn and lipped

n/s/f alloy wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,264 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,526 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,505 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 23,975 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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Y787 NLY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 Y787 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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Y787 NLY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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