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X596 VNJ

2000 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,632 mi
Last recorded101,632 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 VNJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 101,632 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 97,139 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 93,424 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 89,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,705 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,536 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 87,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,760 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 86,714 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,470 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,426 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both front tyres are perishing

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,482 miles

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)

Slight age cracking in both front tyres

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,157 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,355 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Oct 2010 78,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,407 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 66,393 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 62,230 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,371 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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X596 VNJ is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X596 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

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What year was X596 VNJ registered?

X596 VNJ is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X596 VNJ safe to buy?

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