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Y982 NLE

2001 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,793 mi
Last recorded69,793 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 NLE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 69,793 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 69,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 62,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 60,907 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 60,907 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,265 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 57,313 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 57,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 56,538 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 56,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 53,032 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 53,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 49,659 miles

Engine management warning light illuminating.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 49,659 miles

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

Engine management warning light illuminating.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 43,812 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 42,875 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 42,875 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

oil leaking

Pass 22 May 2015 40,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 37,972 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,414 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,672 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2011 29,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 28,466 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 27,298 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,133 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 23,739 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,704 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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Y982 NLE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y982 NLE, 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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Y982 NLE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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