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A10 SWX

1997 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,303 mi
Last recorded94,303 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 SWX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 94,303 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,565 miles

nearside front steering rack joint starting to wear

headlamps dull/pattern poor

1 x horn tone in-op

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls badly cracked

exhaust manifold to system fixings badly corroded

exhaust silencer seams corroded/clamps/sleeves corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2014 93,565 miles

Centre Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 x horn tone in-op

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls badly cracked

exhaust manifold to system fixings badly corroded

exhaust silencer seams corroded/clamps/sleeves corroded

headlamps dull/pattern poor

nearside front steering rack joint starting to wear

Pass 15 Jul 2013 93,341 miles

1 x horn tone in-op

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

both nearside and offside front steering rack joints worn

both nearside and offside front tiebar ball joints worn

both nearside and offside rear suspension tiebar ball joints worn

both rear tyres sidewalls badly cracked

exhaust manifold to system fixings badly corroded

exhaust system sleeves/clamps corroded

gearbox mountings starting to seperating

offside front headlamp pattern poor

Fail 7 Jun 2013 93,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

1 x horn tone in-op

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside steering rack joints worn

both rear tyre sidewalls badly cracked

brake discs have surface corrosion

brake pipe to nearside front hose corroded

exhaust manifold to system fixings badly corroded

exhaust system clamps/sleeves corroded

gearbox mounting starting to seperate

offside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 25 May 2012 93,309 miles

both front top mounts split

Fail 25 May 2012 93,309 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant pipes damp at rear

exhaust fixing are badly corroded

oil eak from chain tensioner and rear main seal areas

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,986 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 91,986 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 91,030 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 91,030 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 86,493 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 48,026 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 48,026 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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A10 SWX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1997 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,466 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 A10 SWX, 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 29 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 SWX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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