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W342 FGC

2000 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,823 mi
Last recorded140,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 FGC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 140,823 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 138,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 138,105 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 132,955 miles

Clutch line ferrule corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 132,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch line ferrule corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 129,828 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 129,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has light corrosion as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 129,597 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 128,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outer corners in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 128,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Both nearside and offside bank. (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Offside bank further beyond limits than nearside. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 30 Aug 2017 122,318 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 122,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,087 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 122,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,137 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 118,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 111,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 111,630 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn onto the legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 30 Sep 2013 103,267 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn onto the legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,409 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,373 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar.

slight play in o/s/r lower arm ball joint.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 2.5mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: Front:205/50 ZR 17, Rear 255/40 ZR 17.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 89,373 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar.

slight play in o/s/r lower arm ball joint.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 2.5mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: Front:205/50 ZR 17, Rear 255/40 ZR 17.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,055 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 86,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Strongly adv, Rear brake discs corroded, Full brake inspection, n/s/f tyre close to legal limit, Rear inner c.v. gaiters split, Slight oil leak, Tracking check, Covers over brakes/steering/front brake hoses, Hand brake requires attention.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,750 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs worn and slightly pitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,218 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 65,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 58,149 miles

Both Rear Outer Constant Velocity Joint Boots Split

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,904 miles

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

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)

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

oil leak

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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W342 FGC is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W342 FGC, 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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W342 FGC is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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