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LKZ 2547

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,128 mi
Last recorded135,128 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 2547
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 135,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2019 135,116 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible both sides (5.2.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2016 134,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 129,210 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 129,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 97,669 miles

Near side front susdpension spring rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,711 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,694 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,983 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre has slight perishing between treads

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,648 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,393 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 67,297 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 67,297 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LKZ 2547 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LKZ 2547, 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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LKZ 2547 is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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