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F11 WAX

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,930 mi
Last recorded125,930 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 WAX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 125,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroding. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 118,213 miles

bad oil leak

exhaust corroding and slightly leaking

front brake discs worn and scored

front tyres perishing and cracking up

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 26 Apr 2021 118,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions Test only just met requirements

Nearside Front low brake pad warning light wire broken

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front dip-beam image only just visible

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met requirements

bad oil leak

exhaust corroding and slightly leaking

front brake discs worn and scored

front number plate damaged

low brake pad warning light on display

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 11 May 2020 115,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroding

oil leak on engine

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,188 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,453 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,503 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,666 miles

Brake pad wear light on dash

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust system badly corroded and has minor leaks

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Front washers weak

Front wiper blades worn and split

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both cooling rads starting to leak

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 68,743 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,086 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,633 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 9 Feb 2011 63,617 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coolant warning lamp flashing

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,878 miles

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

UPPER ENGINE BAY,STEERING RACK, POWER STEERING COMPONENTS EITHER NOT VISABLE/UNACCESABLE DUE TO COVERS/UNDERTRAY.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,650 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 51,565 miles

ADVISE KEEPING CHECK OF TYRE CONDITION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F11 WAX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F11 WAX, 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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F11 WAX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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