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X42 MGS

2000 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,585 mi
Last recorded46,585 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 MGS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,585 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,274 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,852 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,105 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 28,095 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 14 Feb 2008 23,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,503 miles

brake fluid stains around offside front bleed nipple but not dripping

Pass 7 Jan 2006 19,174 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 18,855 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2005 18,850 miles

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

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

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

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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X42 MGS is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X42 MGS, 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 X42 MGS registered?

X42 MGS is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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