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D2 LEB

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,251 mi
Last recorded122,251 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 LEB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 122,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,426 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non-genuine wheel bolt fitted to both rear and n/s/f wheels

O/s/f headlight beam pattern slightly deteriorated

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

Slight play / movement detected in o/s and n/s rear suspension

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 108,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer shoulders

Non-genuine wheel bolt fitted to o/s/r wheel

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

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

Slight play / movement detected in o/s and n/s rear suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,086 miles

brake pipes rusting

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 88,449 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 88,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,658 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,151 miles

Both front tyres perished on outer egdes

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear lights tinits with poor light output

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,151 miles

Oil leak

Both front tyres perished on outer egdes

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

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

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

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

Rear lights tinits with poor light output

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,440 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 74,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 70,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle,unable to check

Fail 29 Dec 2009 70,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle,unable to check

Pass 24 Dec 2008 61,366 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 61,366 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,693 miles

hazard switch tempremental, was satisfactory at time of test.

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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D2 LEB is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D2 LEB, 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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D2 LEB is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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