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W72 RRU

2000 Porsche Boxster

Orange Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,302 mi
Last recorded109,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 RRU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 109,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 109,302 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY POOR AND REQUIRES ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE VERY POOR AND REQUIRES ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 104,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 104,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 102,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2021 102,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 94,634 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 94,634 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,652 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but not likely to cause leakage of fuel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear silencer seams split open, slight blow

Fail 9 Apr 2019 89,648 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished but not likely to cause leakage of fuel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear silencer seams split open, slight blow

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,294 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,175 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 82,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,463 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW

OIL LEAKS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,558 miles

under tray fitted

front discs are slightly worn

pin hole on offside rear lower swivel dust cover

slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounts

stone chips in screen

suspension creek from offside rear

Fail 11 Jun 2014 75,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear wheel inner rim slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,802 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel inner rim slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,491 miles

offside rear lamp cracked

oil leaqks

Fail 3 Jun 2013 74,491 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear lamp cracked

oil leaqks

Pass 9 Jun 2012 72,392 miles

oil around both the heads

rear anti roll bar mounts are slightly worn

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 21 May 2011 66,921 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,594 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 58,592 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,995 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 51,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,892 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 38,771 miles

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

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

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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W72 RRU is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Orange with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W72 RRU, 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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W72 RRU is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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