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Y966 MCL

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,811 mi
Last recorded43,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 MCL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 43,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake effort just met !

Pass 7 Jul 2025 43,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 43,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades have rubber falling off (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 43,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 43,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 43,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 42,067 miles

ALL VISIBLE STEEL BRAKE PIPES ARE COATED WITH PROTECTIVE GREASE

Pass 22 Apr 2021 41,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,695 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,442 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,246 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,377 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,075 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,386 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,141 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,306 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 22,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,822 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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Y966 MCL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y966 MCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y966 MCL registered?

Y966 MCL is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y966 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y966 MCL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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