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W833 RKS

2000 Porsche Boxster

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,998 mi
Last recorded29,998 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW833 RKS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,998 miles

Airbag system has been removed and no longer in use

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 28,155 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2017 28,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2016 27,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 26,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 25,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 25,415 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,304 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 24,303 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,869 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 23,854 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,444 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Fail 14 May 2010 22,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 22,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 21,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,002 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 14,440 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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W833 RKS is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W833 RKS, 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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What year was W833 RKS registered?

W833 RKS is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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