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W597 JBB

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,472 mi
Last recorded72,472 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 JBB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2022 72,472 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes in several places as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible hoses have corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 72,142 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces are pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 72,142 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces are pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,847 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 64,008 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,883 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 55,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 48,593 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,399 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2007 29,837 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,557 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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W597 JBB is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W597 JBB, 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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W597 JBB is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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