MOT Status
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133,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bothsides (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel bothsides (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bothsides (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower undertray fitted
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))
All brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes rusty (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just on limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
handbrake only just meets requirements it would appear system requires adjustment or repair
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advisory comments as above except rear tyres now new,
play in o/s/r antiroll bar drop link, corrosion and slight pitting to front and rear brake discs, corrosion forming to o/s/f metal brake pipe,
tyre sidewall slightly damaged n/s/r and n/s/r, perrishing to o/s/r tyre valve, o/s/f locking wheel nut cracked, weasher jets partially blocked.
tyre tread depths; both front 1.6mm on inner edges and worn to legal limit, front 225/40/zr18. rear 265/35/zr18. o/s/r tyre 2.0mm, close to limit, n/s/r tyre 0.00mm below limit
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
play in o/s/r antiroll bar drop link, corrosion and slight pitting to front and rear brake discs, corrosion forming to o/s/f metal brake pipe,
tyre sidewall slightly damaged n/s/r and n/s/r, perrishing to o/s/r tyre valve, o/s/f locking wheel nut cracked, weasher jets partially blocked.
tyre tread depths; both front 1.6mm on inner edges and worn to legal limit, front 225/40/zr18. rear 265/35/zr18. o/s/r tyre 2.0mm, close to limit, n/s/r tyre 0.00mm below limit
advisory comments as per previous vt32.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
slight engine oil leak, slight gas leaks from exhaust joints and clamps badly corrded.
small scratches and dents to bodywork, slight damage to front number plate, n/s/r tyre approching wear limit of 1.6mm.
stone chip to windscreen in swept area, rear indicators fadding.
tread depths:both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 2.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size:front:225/40/ZR18y, rear:265/35/ZR18w
TYRE SIZE 225/40/ZR18Y REAR 265/35/ZR18Y N/S/FRONT 5mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 5mm O/S/REAR 5mm
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
TYRE SIZES FRONT 225/40/ZR/18Y REAR 265/35/ZR/18Y †N/S/FRONT 5mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 5mm O/S/REAR 5mm
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K55 XTY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 K55 XTY, 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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K55 XTY is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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