MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perished
engine management warning lamp on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perished
engine management warning lamp on
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perishing.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corosion to brake discs
o/s/r indicator starting to discolour
oil leaks
rear tyres deteriating
vehicle tested under wet conditions
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to windscreen a; zone not exceeding 10mm
n/s/f tyre down to wear bars on inner edge
o/s/r indicater starting to discolour
oil leak
only 35 percent of high level brake light working
rear tyres deteriating
smell of fuel from out side of vehicle no apparent leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to windscreen a; zone not exceeding 10mm
n/s/f tyre down to wear bars on inner edge
o/s/r indicater starting to discolour
oil leak
only 35 percent of high level brake light working
rear tyres deteriating
smell of fuel from out side of vehicle no apparent leak
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres worn inner edge of tread, Nearside close to legal limit
Engine Management Light on!
Front too rear Brake pipe corroded
Nearside lower corner of windscreen cracked in tinted surround
Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread
Power steering flexi pipe ferrule in very poor condition (visible from under offside front wheel arch)
Slight corrosion both front and rear Brake discs
offside and nearside front suspension lower arm middle bushes debonding
offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
stone chip/crack in windscreen not in excess of 40mm
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
stone chip/crack in windscreen not in excess of 40mm
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
under trays fitted front and rear
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J88 OXA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1998 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,355 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 J88 OXA, 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 28 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J88 OXA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 November 1998.
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