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Y881 UGW

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,447 mi
Last recorded97,447 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 UGW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 97,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear coated in rustproof underseal (1.1.11 (c))

some inbalance in front brakes but within limits

Fail 4 May 2023 97,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear coated in rustproof underseal (1.1.11 (c))

some inbalance in front brakes but within limits

Fail 11 Apr 2023 97,446 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip has no pattern (poss bulb) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at bottom of calliper joining piston chambers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

other brake pipes have a degree of corrosion

rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 95,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 92,472 miles

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))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 92,431 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel flap wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 88,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,162 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 72,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,486 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers could be better

Fail 8 Apr 2014 66,518 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers could be better

Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,821 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,821 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 63,908 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,387 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 62,292 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear lower arms pos wear

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,584 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 52,792 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 45,777 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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Y881 UGW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y881 UGW, 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 Y881 UGW registered?

Y881 UGW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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