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W872 OBY

2000 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,573 mi
Last recorded12,573 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW872 OBY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 12,573 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 12,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 12,526 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 12,513 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 12,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 12,466 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2020 12,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 12,423 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 12,394 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,306 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,291 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 10,640 miles

All 4 brake discs have surface corrosion to inside braking surfaces

All tyres 14 years old

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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 7,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 9,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,119 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,869 miles

nearside rear parking brake shows less effort than the offside

Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,581 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,751 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,375 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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W872 OBY is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W872 OBY, 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 W872 OBY registered?

W872 OBY is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W872 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W872 OBY shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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