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Y997 NLE

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,609 mi
Last recorded82,609 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 NLE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 82,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2653518 falken (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,364 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,956 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 66,956 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,675 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 63,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 56,997 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 52,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,888 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 48,381 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,814 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,854 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 37,602 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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Y997 NLE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y997 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y997 NLE registered?

Y997 NLE is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y997 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 NLE shows 16 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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