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W236 AVE

2000 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,040 mi
Last recorded103,040 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 AVE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,040 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 102,194 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 102,175 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 May 2013 101,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

WIPER BLADES SMEARING

Pass 28 May 2012 98,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 97,952 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 97,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 97,415 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 97,409 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 rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 93,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 93,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 91,208 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 16 Dec 2008 91,205 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 12 Dec 2007 84,642 miles

advanced play in o/s/f lower outer ball joint,only just passed test

number plates fitted over number plates!!

Pass 27 Nov 2006 64,073 miles

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

both front tyres worn low 225/40 zr18 pzero

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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W236 AVE is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W236 AVE, 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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W236 AVE is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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