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J888 RCT

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

93,733 mi
Last recorded93,733 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 RCT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 93,733 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 93,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 91,424 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 88,896 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 86,144 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,234 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,698 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,853 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 70,850 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 66,009 miles

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

Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 11 May 2016 64,792 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded In N/S/R mounting (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 61,995 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 61,993 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 61,989 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,081 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,476 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,090 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,643 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,194 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,577 miles

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 26 Feb 2007 42,577 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,223 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 42,214 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J888 RCT is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 J888 RCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J888 RCT registered?

J888 RCT is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is J888 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 RCT shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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