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X242 VVW

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

61,463 mi
Last recorded61,463 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 VVW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 61,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 60,734 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 60,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/jacking point area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber has slight movement by gland nut

Pass 1 May 2024 59,016 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,663 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 56,706 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 53,958 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,302 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,269 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 49,780 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 49,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,026 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,429 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,326 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,663 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,941 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,442 miles

offside handbrake low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,307 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,103 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,363 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,464 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,417 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 23,414 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,799 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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X242 VVW is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 X242 VVW, 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 X242 VVW registered?

X242 VVW is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X242 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X242 VVW shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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