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W897 PCH

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,302 mi
Last recorded95,302 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 PCH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,650 miles

both front tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

rear brake discs are corroded on the inner face

Fail 4 Aug 2015 93,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

rear brake discs are corroded on the inner face

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,191 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,612 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,874 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 78,595 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 68,255 miles

3 d plates fitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

car requires some t l c

o/s aim on mim setting

Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,010 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 55,893 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 55,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,946 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 35,735 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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W897 PCH is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W897 PCH, 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 W897 PCH registered?

W897 PCH is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W897 PCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W897 PCH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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