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W892 SBF

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,026 mi
Last recorded117,026 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW892 SBF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 117,026 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 117,025 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,410 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 109,680 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,195 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 103,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 101,260 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 101,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly scored

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

n/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

poss slight play n/s/f steering arm

poss slight play o/s/f steering arm

slight engine oil leak

small cuts n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Feb 2014 98,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly scored

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

n/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

poss slight play n/s/f steering arm

poss slight play o/s/f steering arm

slight engine oil leak

small cuts n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,238 miles

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

oil level low

poss slight play n/s/f steering arm

poss slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 27 Feb 2013 91,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil level low

poss slight play n/s/f steering arm

poss slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

poss slight play n/s steering arm

rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 87,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

poss slight play n/s steering arm

rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 83,694 miles

n/s/r outer c.v joint split

Pass 15 Dec 2009 78,889 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 78,889 miles

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

near ride rear outer drive shaft gator split

Pass 15 Dec 2008 71,617 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 71,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine loosing water from expantion tank during test.

engine tending to overheat.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 63,024 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 58,041 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 58,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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W892 SBF is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W892 SBF, 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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W892 SBF is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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