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W846 PHT

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

176,989 mi
Last recorded176,989 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW846 PHT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 176,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Mar 2021 169,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 163,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/f suspension top mount worn / spring not seated correctly / requires further inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2019 157,588 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 144,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 144,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 123,559 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 123,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern just visible (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp has corroded through

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On rear of brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image is reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On rear of brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image is reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leaks on engine

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 94,581 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,339 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,035 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 76,035 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,930 miles

both front tyres are low on inner edges

both rear tyres are on 3mm

light corrosion on front and rear brake discs

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,203 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,775 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 34,128 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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W846 PHT is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W846 PHT, 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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W846 PHT is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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