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X974 AJB

2000 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,383 mi
Last recorded87,383 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster69,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 AJB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 87,383 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,750 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 78,750 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2024 77,557 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Light corrosion to both front brake pipes

Nearside and offside exhaust clamp bolts corroded

Nearside and offside exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe flange fixing bolts corroded

Parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 13 Feb 2024 77,557 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Light corrosion to both front brake pipes

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside exhaust clamp bolts corroded

Nearside and offside exhaust manifold to exhaust pipe flange fixing bolts corroded

Parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,162 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,496 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 67,300 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,323 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,042 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)

slight damage nearside body sill

Fail 14 Oct 2011 60,783 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,783 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,035 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,815 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,093 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 33,093 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,905 miles

o/s front repeater lens cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,752 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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X974 AJB is a 2000 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X974 AJB, 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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X974 AJB is a 2000 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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