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YG51 TRA

2001 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,784 mi
Last recorded66,784 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 TRA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 66,784 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 62,000 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 61,976 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,793 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 60,478 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 59,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 58,655 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,442 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,014 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 52,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,926 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres shoulders worn

paintwork marked on near side

Fail 20 Mar 2012 47,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres shoulders worn

paintwork marked on near side

Pass 18 Oct 2008 41,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,752 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,842 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 23,013 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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YG51 TRA is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG51 TRA, 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 YG51 TRA registered?

YG51 TRA is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is YG51 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 TRA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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