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W989 WAM

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,256 mi
Last recorded79,256 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 WAM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,256 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,594 miles

Nearside Front shock has slight play in body

Fail 6 Oct 2022 78,592 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock has slight play in body

Offside Front reflector missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6 mm( needs changing ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,346 miles

Nearside Front shock has play in the body

Offside Front reflector missing

boot warning light on dash

engine cover fitted covering engine

Pass 9 May 2016 73,494 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 73,442 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,813 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 68,734 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 68,327 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 68,325 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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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W989 WAM is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W989 WAM, 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 W989 WAM registered?

W989 WAM is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W989 WAM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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