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W896 XTU

2000 Porsche Boxster

Green Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,641 mi
Last recorded75,641 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 XTU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 75,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 75,095 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 74,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 70,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 65,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in-between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 61,719 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 61,719 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,267 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,441 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,651 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre perished

Fail 27 Jan 2015 53,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf , osr and nsr tyres perished

Fail 9 Dec 2013 53,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf , osr and nsr tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,866 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,362 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,106 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 51,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,383 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,383 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

ADVISE n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,402 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,251 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,731 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 42,731 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 41,222 miles

off side front tyre low on tread (inside edge)

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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W896 XTU is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Green with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W896 XTU, 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 W896 XTU registered?

W896 XTU is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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