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V356 GVU

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,697 mi
Last recorded70,697 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 GVU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,697 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 67,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

osf brake disk inner face slightly pitted

rear drive shaft gaitors perished

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,868 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

osf brake disk inner face slightly pitted

rear drive shaft gaitors perished

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,626 miles

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

front number plate becoming de-faced.

n/s/r outer c.v. gaiter split.

o/s/r outer c.v. gaiter split.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 59,588 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front number plate becoming de-faced.

n/s/r outer c.v. gaiter split.

o/s/r outer c.v. gaiter split.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,551 miles

front number plate becoming de-faced.

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,392 miles

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

front number plate becoming de-faced.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 41,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number plate becoming de-faced.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,228 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 31,224 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 20,736 miles

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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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V356 GVU is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V356 GVU, 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 V356 GVU registered?

V356 GVU is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V356 GVU safe to buy?

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