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X896 RDS

2000 Porsche Boxster

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,426 mi
Last recorded86,426 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 RDS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 86,426 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,367 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 77,527 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,968 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 71,755 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 70,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 May 2016 69,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/f also cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 69,720 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both also corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/f also cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 68,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 68,228 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 66,534 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 65,228 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advice n/s rear tyre on wear indicator

Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advice n/s rear tyre on wear indicator

Pass 12 May 2012 63,781 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 63,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,633 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,357 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,203 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,743 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has a small lump, inner sidewall, 225/40/zr18

Fail 3 Nov 2008 46,743 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

offside front tyre has a small lump, inner sidewall, 225/40/zr18

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,936 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 30,283 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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X896 RDS is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X896 RDS, 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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What year was X896 RDS registered?

X896 RDS is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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