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W54 VGJ

2000 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,261 mi
Last recorded104,261 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 VGJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 104,261 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 104,261 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 99,479 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 93,367 miles

Minor chips in'A' zone of windscreen

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 May 2013 93,367 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Minor chips in A zone of windscreen

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 87,386 miles

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 87,386 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 82,779 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 82,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,926 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 80,926 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 78,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2009 78,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 72,001 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 66,856 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,124 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres have low edges

Pass 28 Sep 2005 52,434 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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W54 VGJ is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W54 VGJ, 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 W54 VGJ registered?

W54 VGJ is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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