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Y893 GHB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,750 mi
Last recorded100,750 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 GHB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 100,750 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 100,611 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 100,611 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,422 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 99,422 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,302 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,262 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 97,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,021 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 95,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 86,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,405 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 80,685 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,749 miles

front and rear pads worn

front tyres wearing low WILL SOON NEED REPLACEMENT

oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2014 75,749 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

front and rear pads worn

front tyres wearing low WILL SOON NEED REPLACEMENT

oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2013 67,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 58,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,064 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,919 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,399 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,032 miles

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

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

n/s parking brake grabs on slightly

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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Y893 GHB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y893 GHB, 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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Y893 GHB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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