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Y979 CGH

2001 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,238 mi
Last recorded51,238 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 CGH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 51,238 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,359 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 49,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 48,994 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 47,795 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,894 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,887 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,270 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,322 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,034 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 36,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,373 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,265 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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Y979 CGH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y979 CGH, 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 Y979 CGH registered?

Y979 CGH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y979 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y979 CGH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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