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KXI 1728

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,550 mi
Last recorded90,550 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXI 1728
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 90,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 90,548 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 90,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 90,524 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 89,965 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,845 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 89,751 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,422 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 87,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,272 miles

exhaust fittings very corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 84,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust fittings very corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,010 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust fittin gs very corroded

offside rear suspension lower arm ball-joint rubber boot split

tyres worn on inner edges -secondary treads

Fail 29 Nov 2011 72,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust fittin gs very corroded

offside rear suspension lower arm ball-joint rubber boot split

tyres worn on inner edges -secondary treads

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,841 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 58,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,888 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,327 miles

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

slight play n/s front anti roll bar link

slight play n/s rear anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,809 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

offside rear brake disc very rusty on inner edge

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 21,397 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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KXI 1728 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KXI 1728, 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 KXI 1728 registered?

KXI 1728 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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