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GRZ 7266

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,748 mi
Last recorded93,748 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 7266
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 93,748 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2023 93,724 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements remains on when braking hard, short on the wiring somewhere (7.7 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 93,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,476 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 92,091 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,898 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake hose support bracket deteriorated

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner face of rear discs coroded

one segment of cetre stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,867 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 88,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,637 miles

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

Has worn rear brake discs x2 at inner face.

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,114 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,513 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 74,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 67,967 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 67,967 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,106 miles

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

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

Rear 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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GRZ 7266 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GRZ 7266, 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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What year was GRZ 7266 registered?

GRZ 7266 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is GRZ 7266 safe to buy?

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