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W978 VRD

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,848 mi
Last recorded100,848 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 VRD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 100,848 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamps rusted away

Fail 16 Aug 2022 100,841 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked IN CHALK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust clamps rusted away

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,470 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,802 miles

oil leak on engine oil leak on gearbox discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 96,993 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,502 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,063 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,229 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,466 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,557 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 81,545 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 81,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,726 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 68,312 miles

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

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

slight noise from rear exhaust baffle plate

Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,613 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 53,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,743 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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W978 VRD is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W978 VRD, 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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W978 VRD is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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