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X398 USX

2000 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

110,874 mi
Last recorded110,874 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 USX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 110,874 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 110,858 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 106,679 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 105,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 104,082 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs ? inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 104,059 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs ? inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,585 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 103,583 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2021 102,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,094 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 98,556 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 97,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,701 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 92,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 86,688 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 86,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2014 86,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,614 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S exhaust flange (manifold to cat) bolts corroded.

N/S rear exhaust clamp (cat to back box) bolts missing. No exhaust leak at time of test.

O/S exhaust flange (manifold to cat) bolts corroded.

O/S rear exhaust clamp (cat to back box) bolts missing. No exhaust leak at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2013 79,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S exhaust flange (manifold to cat) bolts corroded.

N/S rear exhaust clamp (cat to back box) bolts missing. No exhaust leak at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S exhaust flange (manifold to cat) bolts corroded.

O/S rear exhaust clamp (cat to back box) bolts missing. No exhaust leak at time of test.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 76,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 75,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 71,103 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 71,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 48,480 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,478 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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X398 USX is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 X398 USX, 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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X398 USX is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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