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Y951 RSO

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,863 mi
Last recorded127,863 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 RSO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 127,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 126,936 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front top mount rubber worn resulting in noise when turning

Fail 21 Mar 2025 126,936 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear left silencer pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front top mount rubber worn resulting in noise when turning

Pass 22 Mar 2024 125,404 miles

Nearside door mirror glass loose

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 125,393 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill control arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror glass loose

Nearside Front wiper torn

Rear brake pipes corroding

all discs deteriorating

back box deteriorated

both rear exhaust clamps have bolts missing

hand brake high

oil leak on engine and ims area

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,454 miles

Backbox deteriorating

Exhaust clamps corroded

Front Headlight covers deteriorating

Front to rear brake pipe corroding

Oil leak on engine

Rear Caliper brake pipes corroding

Rear Discs pitting

Pass 18 Jan 2022 119,307 miles

Nearside Rear outer c.v boot split

Offside Front ball joint boot cracking

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Rear c.v boots cracking

back box deteriorating

exhaust clamps corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Jan 2021 116,527 miles

Nearside Rear C.V Boot split

Offside Front Bottom ball joint boot cracking

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak on engine

Rear Discs pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,110 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Jan 2020 113,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,700 miles

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

back box deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2019 106,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

back box deteriorating

both hand brake cables deteriorated

fuel rubber splitting

Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,581 miles

brake pipes at front feeding brake caliper n/s and o/s showing very slight surface corrosion

brake pipes at rear n/s and o/s showing slight surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,288 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 98,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,962 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 96,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 92,308 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 92,308 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,179 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,348 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,734 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 77,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,300 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,130 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 59,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,356 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 53,348 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y951 RSO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y951 RSO, 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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Y951 RSO is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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