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N8 SYX

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,753 mi
Last recorded139,753 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 SYX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 139,753 miles

Brake fluid looks dirty

Fail 2 Jan 2026 139,753 miles

Brake fluid looks dirty

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 131,242 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front tyres perishing on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2024 122,870 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 122,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 114,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 107,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2020 96,958 miles

Front tyres perishing and inner edges wearing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 91,546 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 80,323 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 78,740 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,556 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 76,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 75,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,315 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,187 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,787 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,833 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 56,875 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 56,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,425 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 49,344 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,808 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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N8 SYX is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N8 SYX, 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 N8 SYX registered?

N8 SYX is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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