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Y893 RTD

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

153,204 mi
Last recorded153,204 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 RTD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 153,204 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 153,204 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe to both rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 152,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 152,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All vehicle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2023 152,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All vehicle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2022 151,839 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 150,886 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 150,882 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Cracked and Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 150,052 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 149,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 146,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 143,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 142,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 142,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 140,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 140,595 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 137,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear drive shaft inner gaiters split

Fail 4 Jul 2014 137,714 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear drive shaft inner gaiters split

Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,875 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 108,419 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,661 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,146 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,429 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,523 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,952 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,731 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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Y893 RTD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RTD, 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 Y893 RTD registered?

Y893 RTD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y893 RTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y893 RTD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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