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W841 XAE

2000 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,723 mi
Last recorded100,723 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW841 XAE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 100,723 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 98,616 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 98,277 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 94,429 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 94,429 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 94,422 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Rear reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 21 Apr 2022 94,422 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Rear reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 23 Apr 2021 93,972 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 93,972 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by rear mounting clip (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes between calipers and flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2020 93,460 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 93,456 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,861 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 87,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,642 miles

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

brake discs have lip

handbrake cable guide holders snapped n/s and o/s

oil leak

plastic under tray covers under side of car

Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,682 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,674 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,755 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 66,755 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

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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W841 XAE is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W841 XAE, 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 W841 XAE registered?

W841 XAE is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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