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X578 VNJ

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,127 mi
Last recorded54,127 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 VNJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2015 54,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,127 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 520,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,521 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 50,571 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 47,131 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 47,131 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,037 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 43,036 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,839 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,168 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 38,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,032 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,542 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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X578 VNJ is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X578 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X578 VNJ?

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What year was X578 VNJ registered?

X578 VNJ is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X578 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X578 VNJ shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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