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Y89 HGY

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,224 mi
Last recorded103,224 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 HGY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,224 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2023 94,829 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,439 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 80,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem cracking

Offside Front bump stop split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem cracking

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyre valves deteriorated

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

fuel cap seal perished

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 8 Jun 2019 76,936 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 76,924 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil gauge reading below minimum. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,157 miles

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

all discs pitted

front brake judder

noted creek from steering

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,299 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 73,162 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,493 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 699,841 miles

all brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,984 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,079 miles

front brake discs worn.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,131 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

underpan fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre uneven tread

Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,463 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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Y89 HGY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y89 HGY, 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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Y89 HGY is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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