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Y872 XAE

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,846 mi
Last recorded80,846 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 XAE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 80,846 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 80,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 80,692 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,601 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 80,496 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,412 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper bleed nipple broken

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

Offside Front brake caliper bleed nipple broken

Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,245 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,574 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,051 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,186 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,801 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,200 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,118 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,310 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,065 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,928 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 41,238 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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Y872 XAE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y872 XAE, 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 Y872 XAE registered?

Y872 XAE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y872 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y872 XAE shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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