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W553 VTX

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,394 mi
Last recorded79,394 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 VTX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 79,394 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 78,567 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 78,567 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 76,319 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 73,869 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2012 74,352 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

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

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

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

Rear anti-roll bar is corroded

Rear brake pads are starting to wear thin

Fail 9 Jun 2012 74,352 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

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

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

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

Rear anti-roll bar is corroded

Rear brake pads are starting to wear thin

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,696 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edges not to x/s at time of test.

Rear tyres getting low.

Fail 31 May 2011 69,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres getting low.

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edges not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,363 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,471 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,553 miles

Bellypans fitted throughout

Both catalyst to rear section joint clamps were hanging from vehicle underside

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,232 miles

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

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

large plastic under trays fitted

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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W553 VTX is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W553 VTX, 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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W553 VTX is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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