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X249 FBT

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,498 mi
Last recorded51,498 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 FBT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 51,498 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 51,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,223 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,080 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,910 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,601 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 50,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,873 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,447 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,342 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 44,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,455 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 42,455 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,333 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 28,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 28,333 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,107 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 23,107 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X249 FBT is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X249 FBT, 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 X249 FBT registered?

X249 FBT is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X249 FBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X249 FBT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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