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J38 JER

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,281 mi
Last recorded138,281 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 JER
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 138,281 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 138,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2024 136,549 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 136,547 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 130,758 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 130,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 124,281 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 124,281 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 123,248 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,271 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 118,378 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 118,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear, both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,185 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 114,148 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,365 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 May 2014 101,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,119 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 93,811 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 93,811 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 89,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 89,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 84,203 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,292 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,903 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,161 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 45,566 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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J38 JER is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J38 JER, 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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What year was J38 JER registered?

J38 JER is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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