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BAV 643

1989 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests40 (38 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

95,196 mi
Last recorded95,196 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAV 643
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

38 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 95,196 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 41,497 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 95,047 miles

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

Tyres over 15 years old

Pass 22 May 2024 39,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 94,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

multiple breather pipes on vehicle perished

tyres are over 10 years old

Pass 13 May 2023 37,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 94,871 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 36,521 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 94,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 34,436 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 33,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 94,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,037 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 94,501 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,848 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is bald on inside edge. No cords exposed

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,268 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,831 miles

advise small area of corrosion on fuel tank ok at time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2016 93,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise small area of corrosion on fuel tank ok at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,587 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,128 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 93,564 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 93,286 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 92,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,394 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,847 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 90,594 miles

Slight oil leak from oil cooler pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,745 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 88,308 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,405 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 85,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,435 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 81,332 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 77,784 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 73,911 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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BAV 643 is a 1989 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BAV 643, 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 37 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAV 643 registered?

BAV 643 is a 1989 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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