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W891 YGA

2000 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,140 mi
Last recorded115,140 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW891 YGA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,140 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 108,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 99,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,135 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 94,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2014

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,528 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both rear outer driveshaft gaiters split open

Pass 25 Jul 2011 76,092 miles

rear drive shaft cv boots deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2011 76,092 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear drive shaft cv boots deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,541 miles

4 cv boots on rear split

Fail 23 Jul 2010 65,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

4 cv boots on rear split

all brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,332 miles

just within limits for lambda reading

Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,870 miles

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Fail 10 Jul 2008 50,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,613 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 48,613 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 45,306 miles

Nearside 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)

surface corrosion on all (4)brake discs

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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W891 YGA is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W891 YGA, 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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W891 YGA is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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