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Y908 WVA

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,152 mi
Last recorded93,152 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 WVA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 93,152 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 93,126 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 91,279 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 85,020 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 82,196 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 81,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 81,112 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,819 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,490 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,060 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,551 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,102 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,998 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,678 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,476 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,028 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,457 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,829 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 50,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y908 WVA is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y908 WVA, 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 Y908 WVA registered?

Y908 WVA is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y908 WVA safe to buy?

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