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Y898 RTD

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,087 mi
Last recorded50,087 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 RTD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 50,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,127 miles

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2025 49,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 49,103 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 49,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 49,006 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 49,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,771 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 48,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,687 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 48,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam with engine running. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam with engine running. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam with engine running. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam with engine running. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe connection to hose,clip missing. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,625 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front power steering pipes corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 48,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,849 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot split

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Mar 2018 47,848 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot unsecure

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot split

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,155 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear all four (2.7.2a)

all tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all four (3.5.1i)

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear all four (2.7.2a)

all tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all four (3.5.1i)

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

nearside front and rear and offside front tyres slightly perished

offside exhaust clamp bolt broken and both sides exhaust clamps missing but exhaust not loose

Fail 21 Mar 2016 46,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

nearside front and rear and offside front tyres slightly perished

offside exhaust clamp bolt broken and both sides exhaust clamps missing but exhaust not loose

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,247 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

covers fitted to underside obscuring some components

engine cover fitted

exhaust deteriorated and 2 clamps missing but not blowing

nearside rear drive shaft outer boot split

Fail 10 Mar 2015 45,244 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside obscuring some components

engine cover fitted

exhaust deteriorated and 2 clamps missing but not blowing

nearside rear drive shaft outer boot split

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,182 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front brake pipes covered in underseal

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

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r c.v boot split

Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,179 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front brake pipes covered in underseal

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

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r c.v boot split

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 41,879 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,123 miles

both o/s tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,107 miles

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

both o/s tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,663 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,541 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,363 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,198 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 33,585 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)

unable to see brake pipes and fuel lines under vehicle due to under body shields

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 RTD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y898 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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Y898 RTD is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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