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Y859 MGR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 MGR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 103,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 102,011 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,246 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 97,124 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,137 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 92,775 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,047 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 90,857 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,509 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,901 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 79,241 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 77,609 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 75,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 68,520 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges. † †nail in center tread of offside front tyre.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,617 miles

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

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

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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Y859 MGR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 Y859 MGR, 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 Y859 MGR registered?

Y859 MGR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y859 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y859 MGR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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