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V285 FLM

2000 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,509 mi
Last recorded128,509 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 FLM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 128,509 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 128,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 124,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 120,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 118,369 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 116,344 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,151 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 113,748 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2019 107,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 100,692 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,108 miles

EVIDENCE OF O/S/F TYRE RUBBING ON WHEEL ARCH, LOCK TO LOCK

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 100,108 miles

EVIDENCE OF O/S/F TYRE RUBBING ON WHEEL ARCH, LOCK TO LOCK

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 98,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,106 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,164 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,500 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 88,492 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,127 miles

EVIDENCE OF O/S/F TYRE CHAFING WHEEL ARCH ON LOCK TO LOCK.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 77,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,327 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 68,405 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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V285 FLM is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V285 FLM, 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 V285 FLM registered?

V285 FLM is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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