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A10 VKK

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,642 mi
Last recorded122,642 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 VKK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 122,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 120,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 118,547 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & Rear brake disks worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 117,584 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 115,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 114,580 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 113,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,200 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 110,838 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 108,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Dec 2011 106,503 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 101,679 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,981 miles

drivers wiper blade torn but clears ok

nail in offside rear tyre and pressure low

Pass 26 Aug 2008 92,423 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,583 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 73,388 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2006 72,836 miles

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

Oil leak

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 VKK is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKK, 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 VKK is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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