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X491 ARD

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,274 mi
Last recorded79,274 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 ARD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 79,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 78,236 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,042 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 76,140 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on edge ( raised tread)

bonnet or boot warning light on

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,911 miles

oil leak from engine

rear discs corroded and inner pads possible getting low

Fail 11 Oct 2021 73,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine

rear discs corroded and inner pads possible getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,640 miles

Rear both rear tyres on 1.8 to 2.0 mm require replacing soon

Fail 5 Oct 2017 65,640 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear both rear tyres on 1.8 to 2.0 mm require replacing soon

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,094 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,665 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,980 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,953 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,653 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,493 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 50,632 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 49,558 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,089 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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X491 ARD is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 X491 ARD, 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 X491 ARD registered?

X491 ARD is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X491 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X491 ARD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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