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X779 BAL

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,058 mi
Last recorded131,058 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX779 BAL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 131,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along floor pan at at clips [as marked]to nears ide rear flexible hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 126,588 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [worn on inner edges of tyre tread face] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [At clips to flexible pipe] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [worn on inner edges of tyre tread face] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 118,880 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,434 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,660 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 106,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 100,591 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 100,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 99,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 98,999 miles

strong advisory:both front tyres are cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 96,517 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 94,442 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,343 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 93,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 89,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front wiper blades smear slightly

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,161 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades smear slightly

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,555 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2010 844,554 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 75,376 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 75,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 68,168 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2008 68,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2006 64,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,191 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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X779 BAL is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,700cc 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 X779 BAL, 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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X779 BAL is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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