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Y817 BLJ

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,480 mi
Last recorded99,480 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 BLJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 99,480 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 99,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 99,466 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2020 99,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 99,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack play, feels rough lock to lock (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2017 97,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to luggage compartment floor exposing wires

knock from offside front

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2016 95,557 miles

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 Dec 2015 92,266 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 90,739 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 89,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 89,582 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,584 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 79,584 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,166 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 54,216 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 54,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 47,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,574 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 42,542 miles

both rear tyres 1.6mm only

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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Y817 BLJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y817 BLJ, 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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Y817 BLJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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