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K80 MKT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,698 mi
Last recorded67,698 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 MKT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 67,698 miles

exhaust manifolds to front pipes, nuts corroded away

front brake discs rusty

front tyres cracking slightly

inner faces rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f brake pipe (to flexi) slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe (to flexi) slightly corroded

number plates have shaded characters

o/s/f brake pipe (to flexi) slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe (to flexi) slightly corroded

rear tyre valves cracked

rear tyres wearing low

under covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 66,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all by flexys and front to rear nearside rear after under tray? (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint front and rear a bit of play (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs very dirty from standing?

engine and bonnet covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on dash?

exhaust manifold to front pipes nuts corroded off

front and rear number plates letter and numbers part black and grey?

Fail 5 May 2017 66,446 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty not working? (3.4.5)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all by flexys and front to rear nearside rear after under tray? (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint front and rear a bit of play (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs very dirty from standing?

engine and bonnet covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on dash?

exhaust manifold to front pipes nuts corroded off

front and rear number plates letter and numbers part black and grey?

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,771 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper splitting on blade

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both side exhaust flang nuts corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,193 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

TC and PSM switches not working?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust manifold to exhaust joints both sides nuts corroded away

rear brake discs inner faces dirty?

under bonnet trims

warning light on dash for rear lid/boot ?

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,321 miles

1 bulb 3rd brake light dim

front tyres stepped and worn low, 3-3.5mm, 1.6-2mm on edges

rear brake pipes (to flexi's) slightly rusty

slight play n/s/r, wheel bearing?

slight roughness n/s/f when wheel spun, wheel bearing?

slight rust/corrosion inner faces all brake discs

traces of oil leak

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,375 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear the inner edge of the tread

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,152 miles

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

brake pad warning light flashing intermitantly

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,052 miles

front brake pads very low

rear discs corroded ( inner edge )

slight play neaeside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,870 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,586 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/sn/s front tyre starting to wear on inner edges. †all brake pipes need cleaning. †slight oil leak

rear brake discs starting to corrode. †front brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Jun 2006 36,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,062 miles

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

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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K80 MKT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K80 MKT, 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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K80 MKT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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