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W8 MEC

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,043 mi
Last recorded36,043 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 MEC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 36,043 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 36,043 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 36,008 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ALL 4 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 30,393 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,597 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 27,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 27,878 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 26,980 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 25,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,571 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 19,444 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,432 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 8,365 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 7,853 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,830 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 7,561 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 7,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2006 6,748 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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W8 MEC is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W8 MEC, 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 W8 MEC registered?

W8 MEC is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W8 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 MEC shows 21 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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