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SGZ 556

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,357 mi
Last recorded87,357 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGZ 556
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 87,357 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 87,322 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coolant leak excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2025 85,517 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,036 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,641 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,572 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 76,549 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,803 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,061 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid from rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,290 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,902 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 70,902 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,866 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,746 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,293 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes connected to rear calipers are corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,691 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,844 miles

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake disc inner braking surfaces

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,388 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2005 40,741 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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SGZ 556 is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SGZ 556, 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 SGZ 556 registered?

SGZ 556 is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is SGZ 556 safe to buy?

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