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W513 OSO

2000 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,385 mi
Last recorded149,385 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW513 OSO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 149,385 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 149,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Possible internal lens, light intensity reduced.. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 138,841 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 138,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Jan 2024 135,750 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 134,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 133,154 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 129,224 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 129,222 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 118,530 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 118,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 May 2019 118,529 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 102,186 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 102,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc N/S/R (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 92,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush repair soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2015 92,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 91,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,870 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 89,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,012 miles

exhaust heat shield inscure

Fail 30 Mar 2012 88,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,034 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,833 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,018 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear outer cv gaitors splitting

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,730 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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W513 OSO is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W513 OSO, 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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W513 OSO is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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