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2488 RA

2000 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,646 mi
Last recorded121,646 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2488 RA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 121,646 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 121,188 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 121,056 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 121,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 120,782 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 120,694 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 120,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 120,540 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 120,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,632 miles

both front tyres cracking & worn on inner edges

both rear thres close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2018 119,249 miles

all 4 tyres close to limits

Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,059 miles

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

all 4 tyres close to limits

Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,678 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyre treads close to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,888 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,924 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,211 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 113,278 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 110,655 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 108,685 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,749 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 107,749 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 106,434 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 105,523 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 105,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

Squeaking noise from around steering rack area whhen rocking side to side and on full right hand lock.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 103,219 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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2488 RA is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 69,460 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 2488 RA, 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 26 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2488 RA is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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