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Y846 DRC

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,626 mi
Last recorded102,626 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 DRC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 102,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 102,512 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.047 lowest (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 97,471 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,199 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,707 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 91,707 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 6 Oct 2020 85,856 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))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,779 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 82,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,671 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,077 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,318 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,080 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 76,921 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,748 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 75,748 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,167 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 61,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,213 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 45,579 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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Y846 DRC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y846 DRC, 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 Y846 DRC registered?

Y846 DRC is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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