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Y883 DAB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,706 mi
Last recorded114,706 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 DAB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 114,706 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 114,705 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,512 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 109,705 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking /perishing on outer edge of tread. tyre size: 225/40 ZR 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 109,477 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 109,113 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 109,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 105,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undershield fitted

Fail 11 May 2018 105,469 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undershield fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 99,138 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes partially covered by shield not allowing full access for inspection

Fail 10 Feb 2017 99,137 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes partially covered by shield not allowing full access for inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 87,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,486 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 81,400 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,080 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 78,079 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 117,647 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,746 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,140 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,545 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 50,545 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 38,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,906 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 Sep 2005 30,758 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 30,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y883 DAB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y883 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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Y883 DAB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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