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X256 REC

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,266 mi
Last recorded63,266 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 REC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2010 62,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2009 61,936 miles

nearside rear handbrake low performance

Pass 5 May 2009 61,918 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 61,877 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,464 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 9 May 2006 57,106 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 57,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

nearside rear parking brake recording little effort

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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X256 REC is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X256 REC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X256 REC registered?

X256 REC is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X256 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X256 REC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X256 REC have outstanding finance?

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