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W226 YER

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,772 mi
Last recorded32,772 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 YER
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 32,772 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 32,772 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner face (BADLY) CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 31,598 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 31,569 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four coil springs heavily corroded

both front tyres has cracking at tread &wearing at edges

Pass 24 Jun 2022 30,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,397 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 28,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 26,892 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 25,446 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 24,132 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 22,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,078 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 19,734 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,261 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 19,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 19,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,209 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 18,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W226 YER is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W226 YER, 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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W226 YER is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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