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Y901 PUR

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,542 mi
Last recorded58,542 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 PUR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 58,542 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 58,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 58,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 57,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,823 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. Advise attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded in mount clips nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 56,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. Advise attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded in mount clips nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

both rear outer driveshaft boots split

both rear tyres wearing low in centre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,973 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,144 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,075 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,296 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 51,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,064 miles

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

o/s rear inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,763 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,439 miles

Oil misting offside cam cover.

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,469 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside and offside front brake discs inner pitted/deteriorated.

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

Nearside/offside exhaust valves vacuum hoses missing.

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil misting on nearside cam cover.

On full locks nearside and offside inner wheels chafing plastic air deflectors on suspension arms.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,162 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 29,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 23,120 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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Y901 PUR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y901 PUR, 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 Y901 PUR registered?

Y901 PUR is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y901 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y901 PUR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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