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Y87 TGJ

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,751 mi
Last recorded110,751 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 TGJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 110,751 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 110,104 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 110,104 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 109,626 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 109,588 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 108,943 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 108,903 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 107,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 30 Oct 2020 104,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 102,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,468 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,324 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,202 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 93,202 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,279 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,447 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,320 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 78,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 74,690 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,690 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,746 miles

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,653 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear c.v boot split

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear c.v boot split

Pass 21 Dec 2009 55,198 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S R OUTER SHAFT BOOT SPLIT

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,642 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,947 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,656 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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Y87 TGJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

Y87 TGJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y87 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y87 TGJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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