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Y98 WCE

2001 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,222 mi
Last recorded104,222 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 WCE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 104,222 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 104,168 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,752 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 102,413 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 101,877 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Both front and rear (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,218 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,415 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 94,375 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,674 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,652 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 83,650 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,843 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,056 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 56,147 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 46,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 36,899 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,723 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,360 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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Y98 WCE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y98 WCE, 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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Y98 WCE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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