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W56 RVO

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,213 mi
Last recorded139,213 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 RVO
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 139,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2022 139,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 139,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 139,179 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 132,422 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 132,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,396 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 126,396 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 121,206 miles

Nearside Coolant leak Radiator

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 117,943 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe clamp split

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,913 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,218 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 114,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 108,964 miles

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

rear bumper damaged.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 108,964 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant level was low.

rear bumper damaged.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight coolant leak in water pump area.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,226 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 101,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 92,667 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 92,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

handbrake travel slightly high.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,772 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,645 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 66,282 miles

Front registration plate cracked on n/s end.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has superficial damage.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside catalyst heat shield rattling.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,282 miles

Front registration plate cracked on n/s end.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has superficial damage.

Offside catalyst heat shield rattling.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,121 miles

Front registration plate cracked on nearside end.

Offside catalytic convertor heat shield rattling.

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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W56 RVO is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W56 RVO, 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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W56 RVO is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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