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SJZ 2990

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,890 mi
Last recorded132,890 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 2990
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 132,890 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake efficiency just met

Pass 24 Oct 2016 129,729 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 126,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2014 121,596 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 121,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated - has had temporary repair

Pass 5 Nov 2013 116,087 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 116,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,564 miles

front flexi to caliper brake pipes corroded

some corrosion on other brake pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,718 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 101,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,661 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 96,502 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 88,449 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 88,449 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 80,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 77,307 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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SJZ 2990 is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SJZ 2990, 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 SJZ 2990 registered?

SJZ 2990 is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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