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W496 YGD

2000 Porsche Boxster

Black Lpg 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,527 mi
Last recorded95,527 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 YGD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 95,527 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 95,527 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 94,234 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 93,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 93,652 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 93,357 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 93,002 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,384 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 90,025 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,451 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,618 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,896 miles

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

n/s/r outer c.v.boot showing signs of wear.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,352 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 53,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 48,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,526 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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W496 YGD is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W496 YGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W496 YGD registered?

W496 YGD is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W496 YGD safe to buy?

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