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W493 SPD

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,400 mi
Last recorded125,400 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 SPD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,400 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and all 4 discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter perished/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 124,013 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Surface rust on front and rear brake discs

Fail 24 Apr 2018 124,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Surface rust on front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,047 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

front pads wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,341 miles

front discs corroded and pads worn

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 83,234 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2011 77,858 miles

Both front and rear brake pipes leading to the calipers slightly corroded

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,081 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 59,598 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W493 SPD is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W493 SPD, 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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W493 SPD is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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