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X957 XAP

2000 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,134 mi
Last recorded115,134 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX957 XAP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,134 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 115,134 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective require dressing. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible and rear. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 115,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,468 miles

brake pipes rusty at the rear

cracked front number plate

poor pattern on both headlights

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 Jan 2017 107,285 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,813 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,239 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,390 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,340 miles

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)

rust started to brake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,319 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 58,829 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 58,828 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,438 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,248 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 46,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 43,563 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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X957 XAP is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 X957 XAP, 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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X957 XAP is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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