2000 Porsche Boxster · 6,807 MOT tests
2000 Porsche Boxster reliability
2000 Porsche Boxsters fail 25.9% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 23 Boxster years (6,807 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- 25.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 86,237
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,807
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Porsche Boxster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.7%
- Suspension6.6%
- Brakes6.3%
- Body, chassis and structure3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Tyres2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Lambda reading outside specified limits 4.01%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Position lamp not working 2.19%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.07%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.94%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.67%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.62%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.36%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.61%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.41%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (2.39%)
Other years
Every Porsche Boxster year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Porsche Boxster reliable?
2000 Porsche Boxsters fail 25.9% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 23 Boxster years (6,807 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Porsche Boxster MOT?
Most often lambda reading outside specified limits (4.01% of tests), position lamp not working (2.19% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Porsche Boxster have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 Porsche Boxster shows 86,237 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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