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W866 VMX

2000 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,990 mi
Last recorded133,990 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW866 VMX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 133,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 133,987 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 129,696 miles

front and rear tyres close to limits

Pass 1 Jun 2016 127,733 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)

Pass 13 May 2015 123,799 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 121,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 105,818 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn on inner faces

Fail 6 Jun 2013 105,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped and worn on inner faces

Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,439 miles

front brake discs lipped on inner face

Fail 19 Jul 2012 95,382 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 lipped on inner face

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 83,223 miles

offside /nearside rear brake discs pitted on inner edge

offside/nearside front brake discs pitted on inner edges

slight play in offside front suspension leg and components

Fail 19 Jul 2010 83,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside /nearside rear brake discs pitted on inner edge

offside/nearside front brake discs pitted on inner edges

slight play in offside front suspension leg and components

Pass 2 Jul 2009 79,746 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,928 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)

Pass 2 May 2007 55,650 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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W866 VMX is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W866 VMX, 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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W866 VMX is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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