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Y831 FEL

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,166 mi
Last recorded85,166 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 FEL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 85,166 miles

Nearside Outer suspensioon arm replaced

Pass 10 Apr 2025 84,004 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 83,055 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,605 miles

All four tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,524 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 82,499 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 82,321 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 81,758 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,412 miles

exhaust downpipe bolts corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 81,200 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,489 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,323 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 77,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,841 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 66,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,229 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,004 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,767 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,624 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,075 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 44,310 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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Y831 FEL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y831 FEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y831 FEL registered?

Y831 FEL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y831 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y831 FEL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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