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W998 PPB

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,158 mi
Last recorded111,158 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 PPB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 111,158 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

throttle pedal insecure

Fail 21 Oct 2025 111,158 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

throttle pedal insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2024 107,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 103,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,097 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 99,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,121 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 97,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 93,829 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 92,522 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 92,074 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 90,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 89,080 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,058 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,051 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front wiper blade split on ends

offside front dip beam pattern looks poor

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,160 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread area

rear pads wearing low

Fail 24 Oct 2012 71,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread area

rear pads wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs slightly lipped/corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 69,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

high level stop light not working

rear brake discs slightly lipped/corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,019 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,693 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,529 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 52,496 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,035 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,260 miles

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

Offside 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 17 May 2005 38,695 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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W998 PPB is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W998 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.

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W998 PPB is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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