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X579 VNJ

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,275 mi
Last recorded141,275 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 VNJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 141,275 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 140,440 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 136,967 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 135,266 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 135,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 133,641 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2013 127,025 miles

both rear outer cv boots split.

Fail 11 May 2013 126,720 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear outer cv boots split.

Pass 5 May 2012 112,030 miles

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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)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Pass 14 May 2011 96,860 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 96,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 81,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 81,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2009 73,846 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,184 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,612 miles

front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 50,539 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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X579 VNJ is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X579 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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X579 VNJ is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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