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Y797 BWN

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,065 mi
Last recorded56,065 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 BWN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 56,065 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2025 55,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 55,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,447 miles

trimming doesn't allow a check of parts

Pass 26 Aug 2020 53,045 miles

plastic trimming doesn't allow an inspection of some testable components

Fail 22 Aug 2020 53,034 miles

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

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

plastic trimming doesn't allow an inspection of some testable components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 51,827 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 49,461 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 48,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,511 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 22 Feb 2013 36,877 miles

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 23 Feb 2012 34,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,683 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,273 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,660 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,235 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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Y797 BWN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y797 BWN, 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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Y797 BWN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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