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Y87 HGY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,796 mi
Last recorded85,796 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 HGY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 85,796 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,363 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 81,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 77,284 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,721 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,806 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,848 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,737 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,085 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs inside edges corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,456 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,631 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,177 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 37,976 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 37,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,290 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,864 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,318 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)

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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Y87 HGY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y87 HGY, 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 Y87 HGY registered?

Y87 HGY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y87 HGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 HGY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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