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W878 VRK

2000 Porsche Boxster

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,727 mi
Last recorded116,727 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 VRK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 116,727 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of a minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 116,725 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of a minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 115,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 114,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 114,220 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever high

Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,292 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 113,127 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 112,816 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 111,829 miles

front tyres close to limit + rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 109,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end?

Fail 26 Apr 2017 109,870 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end?

Pass 21 Jan 2016 108,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all lo/s and n/s front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have been treated

Fail 21 Jan 2016 108,789 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all lo/s and n/s front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 108,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking between treads

Front Discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust blowing slightly

Rear discs corroded on inner face

Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,244 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 18 Jan 2014 103,730 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,648 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 102,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,591 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,611 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)

all brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,184 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 71,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 60,378 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,329 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,626 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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W878 VRK is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W878 VRK, 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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W878 VRK is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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