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Y797 NLY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,053 mi
Last recorded99,053 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 NLY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 99,053 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 98,113 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,457 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,004 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 97,004 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper hard pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,955 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Return pip ferrule starting to split (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,825 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,756 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,336 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 89,347 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,548 miles

All four brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,548 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

All four brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,246 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Jul 2011 64,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear outer cv boots split

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

offside front tyre cracking between tread

Fail 2 Aug 2010 58,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear outer cv boots split

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

offside front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,522 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,787 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 NLY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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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Y797 NLY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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