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YK51 NNJ

2001 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,280 mi
Last recorded124,280 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche Boxster65,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 NNJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 124,280 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 124,135 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 123,335 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 121,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 121,623 miles

Both front shock absorber tubes heavily corroded at top (and top mount bearings are starting to creak)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 121,622 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front shock absorber tubes heavily corroded at top (and top mount bearings are starting to creak)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 121,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged power steering pipe near rack has a crack starting in Ferrell but some one has repaired it with a jubilee clip and all appears to be secure and not leaking. But would strongly advise replacing for safety (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all exhaust clamp bolts heavily corroded and will need replacing soon. system is still secure at this time

belly pan and floor covers fitted

bent/kinked metal pipe under o/s/r of vehicle unable to tell if a/c or power steering at this time would advise investigating

rear drive shaft gaiters starting to perish

scale on front brake disc inner faces

Pass 19 Jul 2018 119,695 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side rears (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,336 miles

Rear both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,762 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,204 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,342 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,342 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 91,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake disc correded

Pass 7 Apr 2012 82,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear brake discs in poor condition inner face

Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs in poor condition inner face

Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,095 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 69,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,809 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,966 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,338 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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YK51 NNJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YK51 NNJ, 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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YK51 NNJ is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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