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W597 RPE

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,661 mi
Last recorded70,661 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 RPE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,661 miles

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

rear drive shafts c.v.geiters split.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,969 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,298 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 47,351 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,351 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 106,054 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 41,562 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 RPE is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RPE, 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 RPE is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is W597 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W597 RPE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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