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W178 GBT

2000 Porsche Boxster S

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,031 mi
Last recorded88,031 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Porsche Boxster S62,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 GBT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster S
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 88,031 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 brake pipes on calipers started tp corrode

exhaust brackets corroded and bolts missing

Fail 1 May 2009 88,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 brake pipes on calipers started tp corrode

exhaust brackets corroded and bolts missing

slight play in n/s/f inner track arm

Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,395 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 70,387 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear drive shaft gaiters split on both sides, front offside plastic under car broken

Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,246 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster S?

Based on 3,062 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
1,846
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 80
brake disc excessively pitted 62
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 26
position lamp(s) not working 24
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
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W178 GBT is a 2000 Porsche Boxster S in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Porsche Boxster S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 62,193 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W178 GBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Porsche Boxster S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W178 GBT is a 2000 Porsche Boxster S, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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