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KIG 7319

1997 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,703 mi
Last recorded75,703 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 7319
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,703 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 75,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen ansd o/s/f (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. and o/s/f (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and o/s/f and damping rubber deteroated (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and o/s/f (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition and o/s/r both and bracket missing (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,689 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 75,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 74,050 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,408 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 64,999 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 64,998 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 63,959 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

oil leak

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 5 Mar 2007 55,751 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,801 miles

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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KIG 7319 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KIG 7319, 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 KIG 7319 registered?

KIG 7319 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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