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Y788 PHL

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,022 mi
Last recorded41,022 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 PHL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 41,022 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

both front and offside rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion forming on nearside front chassis leg area

Pass 23 Apr 2025 38,703 miles

All tyres have slight surface cracks

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 37,536 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Inner Surfaces Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts have Light Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears Corroded (into calipers) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Sill Rail has Light Corrosion

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheels

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts Cracking Sidewalls/Bead Seats (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Inner Sill/Sill Rail has Corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Before and After Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 34,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts - Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears - Inner Surfaces (did not lock out on RBT) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Metal Clamps Missing Both Joints

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has Start of Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before and After Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 34,168 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Pipes Front to Rear Under Floor (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts - Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears - Inner Surfaces (did not lock out on RBT) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Metal Clamps Missing Both Joints

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before and After Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has Start of Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before and After Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 31,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 31,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 29,676 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 27,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,554 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)

both rear tyres have about 2.5mm of tread

Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,042 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,193 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 11,949 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,985 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 8,880 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 8,819 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 May 2008 8,549 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 8,024 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,671 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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Y788 PHL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y788 PHL, 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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Y788 PHL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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