CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y885 GFM

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,898 mi
Last recorded80,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 GFM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 80,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 75,417 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 75,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 71,220 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 71,219 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 68,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing out of shape on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing out of shape on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 68,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing out of shape on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing out of shape on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 61,652 miles
Pass 8 May 2016 53,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,901 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm inner edges

condition o/s/r brake disc

corrosion and wear both front brake disc's

oil leak

slight movement n/s/r and o/s/r inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2014 43,141 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 42,895 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 42,548 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2011 42,237 miles

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

Oil leak

surface rust on both front inner discs

Pass 12 May 2010 40,373 miles

surface rust on all inner brake discs

Fail 12 May 2010 40,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust on all inner brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,964 miles

exhaust clamps corroded

surface rust on inner brake discs

Pass 10 May 2008 33,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 30,098 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 30,093 miles

Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,463 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Porsche Boxster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y885 GFM is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y885 GFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y885 GFM?

You can check the full history of Y885 GFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y885 GFM registered?

Y885 GFM is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y885 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 GFM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y885 GFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y885 GFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.