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PCZ 1653

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,826 mi
Last recorded152,826 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 1653
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 152,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear suspension arms have slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2019 152,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes greased/oiled. Some corrosion on offside pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Brake flexible hose bracket broken. Retained with cable ties

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper bridge pipe corroded/pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper bridge pipe corroded/pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 152,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 150,592 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 150,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 147,831 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 146,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 145,068 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 142,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 228,904 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 137,621 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 137,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 131,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 131,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 122,174 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 109,943 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,165 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres starting wear on inside edges. offside tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,490 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,817 miles

RATTLE ON EXHAUST IN REGION OF OFFSIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

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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PCZ 1653 is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PCZ 1653, 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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PCZ 1653 is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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