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W542 WMA

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,839 mi
Last recorded103,839 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 WMA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 103,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,557 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 97,566 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 97,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,111 miles

both front brake discs are rusty on the inside

Fail 28 Aug 2012 94,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both front brake discs are rusty on the inside

Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,567 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,676 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on outside edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 78,419 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 70,225 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,752 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 60,210 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 51,532 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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W542 WMA is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W542 WMA, 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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W542 WMA is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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