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Y878 DAB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,373 mi
Last recorded47,373 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 DAB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2026 47,373 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 46,943 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 46,912 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,801 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 40,218 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,555 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 32,975 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 32,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,436 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,645 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,937 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 28,350 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,248 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,424 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,889 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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Y878 DAB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y878 DAB, 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 Y878 DAB registered?

Y878 DAB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y878 DAB safe to buy?

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