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W981 PPB

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,261 mi
Last recorded63,261 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 PPB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,261 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 63,260 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,349 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 62,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,201 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 59,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,078 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 54,078 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 49,200 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 49,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 40,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,315 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 28,311 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2005 22,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W981 PPB is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W981 PPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W981 PPB registered?

W981 PPB is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W981 PPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W981 PPB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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