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W281 XNP

2000 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,666 mi
Last recorded65,666 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 XNP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2024 65,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 57,521 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,346 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 57,325 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 54,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 54,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,121 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 49,450 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 49,446 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,160 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust bolts very rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2016 41,467 miles

Exhaust securing bolts heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre small crack in tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,152 miles

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

O/s/f tyre is perished and small split in tread

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,490 miles

Front offside brake pipe to caliper rusty

Pass 9 May 2013 32,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 29,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,687 miles

Both front inner brake disks are slightely corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,060 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,045 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 21,037 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,137 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,458 miles

all tyres wearing on edges and o/s front tyre starting perish and crack

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,857 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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W281 XNP 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 W281 XNP, 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 W281 XNP registered?

W281 XNP is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W281 XNP safe to buy?

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