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W879 YRV

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,587 mi
Last recorded66,587 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 YRV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 66,587 miles

Fuel cap sealing O ring perished

Pass 9 Feb 2022 64,414 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,379 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,761 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,877 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,286 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 56,281 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,942 miles

discs corroded

screen chipped

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,124 miles

front discs corroded

screen chipped

Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on limit

front discs corroded

screen chipped

Fail 16 Jan 2014 49,206 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on limit

front discs corroded

screen chipped

Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,772 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 Feb 2012 44,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,144 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,564 miles

n/s rear exhaust box noisey

Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,581 miles

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

very slight surface corrosion on rear brake disks

Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,408 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,962 miles

some pitting on brake discs †wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,896 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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W879 YRV is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W879 YRV, 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 W879 YRV registered?

W879 YRV is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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