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W257 UGY

2000 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,502 mi
Last recorded56,502 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 UGY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 56,502 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 56,502 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 55,579 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 55,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 48,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,561 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 42,235 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,095 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 42,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,832 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,462 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,342 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,501 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,317 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,558 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 35,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,479 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,615 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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W257 UGY is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W257 UGY, 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 W257 UGY registered?

W257 UGY is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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