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W494 SWP

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,101 mi
Last recorded100,101 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 SWP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 100,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 100,091 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 24 May 2022 99,997 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake has little reserve travel, needs adjustment or repair

Pass 10 May 2021 99,837 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 99,776 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,769 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2016 98,551 miles

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

oil leak

parking brake imblance

power steering noisy

Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,225 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 88,644 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 76,105 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 67,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,663 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,873 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 40,441 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 39,242 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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W494 SWP is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W494 SWP, 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 W494 SWP registered?

W494 SWP is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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