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X577 VNJ

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

133,418 mi
Last recorded133,418 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX577 VNJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2021 133,418 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surfaces very corroded and obviously significantly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes into and out of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into and out of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

headlamp lenses tarnished,patterns weakening

rear tyres getting low

Fail 6 Mar 2019 133,355 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face chipping away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face chipping away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 129,871 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,869 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 122,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 117,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY POOR ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY POOR ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 117,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY POOR ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY POOR ON INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 112,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear discs inner face

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 107,776 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 107,770 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 101,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,524 miles

Corrosion on metal power steering pipes on steering rack.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front ns&os brake disc inner face heavily pitted by corrosion. Replacement strongly recommended.

Rear exhaust joint clamps corroded[some missing] but joints secure and gas tight.

Rear ns&os brake disc worn and inner face heavily pitted by corrosion. Replacement strongly recommended.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 91,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on metal power steering pipes on steering rack.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front ns&os brake disc inner face heavily pitted by corrosion. Replacement strongly recommended.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust joint clamps corroded[some missing] but joints secure and gas tight.

Rear ns&os brake disc worn and inner face heavily pitted by corrosion. Replacement strongly recommended.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,992 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,992 miles

advise both front and rear brake discs HEAVILY CORRODED ADVISE REPLACE

advise drivers seat belt frayed

advise front brake pipes corroded

advise n/s/f outer track rod end has slight play

advise oil leaks

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise undertrays

Fail 3 Apr 2011 86,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both front and rear brake discs HEAVILY CORRODED ADVISE REPLACE

advise drivers seat belt frayed

advise front brake pipes corroded

advise n/s/f outer track rod end has slight play

advise n/s/r tyre heavily cut but not to cords

advise oil leaks

advise rear brake pipes corroded

advise undertrays

Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,904 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,015 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 65,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,490 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 53,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,929 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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X577 VNJ is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 X577 VNJ, 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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X577 VNJ is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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