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Y8 JHX

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,654 mi
Last recorded81,654 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 JHX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 81,654 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 81,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 80,535 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 80,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 78,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box osr corner (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,699 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 76,693 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 74,269 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,796 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 73,796 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure All rear clamps broken and missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 72,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 225/40-zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,302 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing out of clamps -but exhaust secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 69,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt missing out of clamps -but exhaust secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,459 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,799 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 64,799 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,311 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,912 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,199 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,397 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,094 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,106 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,351 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,556 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 45,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,514 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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Y8 JHX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y8 JHX, 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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Y8 JHX is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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