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Y989 YBH

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 YBH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 98,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 96,047 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 96,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 93,998 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 93,995 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 92,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,178 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 92,178 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 91,206 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 91,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,625 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 90,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,066 miles

power steering pipe ferrule heavily deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2019 89,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2255016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

power steering pipe ferrule heavily deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,393 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 and worn inner heavily (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,911 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 77,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,889 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,640 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 65,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,696 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Rear silencer heatshield rattling

Fail 28 Jul 2014 59,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light indicates a fault

Rear silencer heatshield rattling

Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,338 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 50,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 45,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,339 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,143 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,424 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,262 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,668 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly 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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Y989 YBH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 Y989 YBH, 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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Y989 YBH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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