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S888 BXR

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,921 mi
Last recorded69,921 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 69,921 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 69,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 69,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel under-inflated

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2022 68,669 miles

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,856 miles

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,900 miles

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,677 miles

Under-trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,644 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,031 miles

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

Offside rear tyre rim protector damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,835 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyre rim protectors damaged

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,575 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyre rim protectors damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,354 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside & offside rear tyres sidewall rim protectors damaged

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,353 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Nearside & offside rear tyres sidewall rim protectors damaged

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,320 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall rim protector damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,727 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,455 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 48,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight warp offside front disc

Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,849 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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S888 BXR is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S888 BXR, 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 S888 BXR registered?

S888 BXR is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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