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Y898 DAB

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,337 mi
Last recorded62,337 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 DAB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 62,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 62,306 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 62,067 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 61,958 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,715 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,650 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,557 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,466 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,214 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner driveshaft gaiters are split in two

Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner driveshaft gaiters are split in two

Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear driveshaft inner joint gaiters split

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,512 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,410 miles

o/s/f wheel has rim bolt missing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,561 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,063 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,603 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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Y898 DAB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y898 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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Y898 DAB is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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