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X742 NLB

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,462 mi
Last recorded100,462 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 NLB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,462 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

complete splash shield fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,299 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside rear tyres inner side wall has damage

Fail 7 Jul 2022 93,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside rear tyres inner side wall has damage

Pass 21 Jun 2021 84,283 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front & rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2021 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front & rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,404 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

power steering showing signs of past leaking & has been cleaned down for the test it my need looking at due to the steering is noisy

Fail 9 Jun 2020 81,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

power steering showing signs of past leaking & has been cleaned down for the test it my need looking at due to the steering is noisy

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,289 miles

brake pad warning light on

eml light on

screen damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2019 79,288 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking possibly steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

brake pad warning light on

eml light on

screen damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,465 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

power steering slightly noisy

Fail 19 Jun 2018 75,465 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working switch faulty (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

power steering slightly noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,247 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,940 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,766 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

gear lever switch insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

spare wheel missing

Fail 5 Nov 2013 56,277 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

gear lever switch insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,257 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 50,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,684 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,012 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,491 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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X742 NLB is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X742 NLB, 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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X742 NLB is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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