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Y957 CWN

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,263 mi
Last recorded78,263 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 CWN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 78,263 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2021 78,219 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 12 Dec 2020 77,974 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 14 Dec 2019 77,667 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable comoponents

Pass 8 Dec 2018 77,559 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 16 Dec 2017 77,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 3 Dec 2016 77,105 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 28 Nov 2015 76,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit reading 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 29 Nov 2014 75,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2014 75,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 74,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 72,362 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,219 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES CORRODING

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 67,146 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,275 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 59,460 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,066 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,026 miles

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

oil leak

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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Y957 CWN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc 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 Y957 CWN, 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 Y957 CWN registered?

Y957 CWN is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y957 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y957 CWN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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