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X129 XBV

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,896 mi
Last recorded129,896 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX129 XBV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 129,896 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 129,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 125,368 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 125,243 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 122,034 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 120,113 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))

Fail 30 May 2023 120,113 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 118,282 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 113,687 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 110,727 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,859 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 106,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,053 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 102,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 100,509 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 99,255 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 96,102 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 91,250 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 68,831 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,743 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,235 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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X129 XBV is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X129 XBV, 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 X129 XBV registered?

X129 XBV is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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