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Y821 PDG

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

110,982 mi
Last recorded110,982 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 PDG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 110,982 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 109,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 107,431 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 104,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 102,428 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 87,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 85,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 85,059 miles

Corrosion/deterioration on exhaust system

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 85,059 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Corrosion on all rear pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion/deterioration on exhaust system

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,842 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface rust on offside front metal brake pipe

surface rust on rear metal brake pipes

undertrays fitted, limits visibility

wipers abit smeary

Pass 10 May 2016 78,847 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes starting to corrod (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2016 78,847 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes starting to corrod (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 67,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,418 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 65,083 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 63,194 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 63,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,812 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 56,355 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 50,567 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2008 44,255 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 38,705 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 38,666 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 32,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2006 32,092 miles

Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y821 PDG is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y821 PDG, 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 Y821 PDG registered?

Y821 PDG is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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