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WIJ 986

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

110,640 mi
Last recorded110,640 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIJ 986
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 110,640 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 110,611 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 109,598 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 103,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut bearing slightly notchy

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut bearing slightly notchy

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,183 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 85,182 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,275 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 83,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,485 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,175 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,986 miles

n/s/f suspension arm outer bush perished/split

o/s/f suspension arm outer bush perished/split

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 2/3mm

stone chips to screen

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,461 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,046 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 61,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,189 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 60,181 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,395 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 58,392 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,869 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracking o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,863 miles

n/s/rear brake disc corrouded slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,151 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 49,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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WIJ 986 is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WIJ 986, 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 WIJ 986 registered?

WIJ 986 is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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