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Y88 YEW

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,240 mi
Last recorded75,240 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 YEW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 74,210 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,907 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 67,621 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,935 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,013 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 65,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,870 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,771 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,579 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 55,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,515 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 49,060 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to front discs

Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,060 miles

corrosion to front discs

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,678 miles

corrosion/wear to discs

Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,889 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,593 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,712 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007
Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,382 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y88 YEW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y88 YEW, 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

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What year was Y88 YEW registered?

Y88 YEW is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is Y88 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 YEW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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