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Y791 NLY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,748 mi
Last recorded88,748 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 NLY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 88,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 22 Jul 2024 88,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 10 Jul 2023 87,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,877 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 85,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 83,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 83,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 82,641 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 79,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,962 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,103 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,520 miles

wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 27 Jul 2015 72,520 miles

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

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

wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,676 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,600 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 56,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,453 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 48,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,026 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 45,026 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y791 NLY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y791 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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What year was Y791 NLY registered?

Y791 NLY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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