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M17 AHB

1998 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,019 mi
Last recorded101,019 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 AHB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 101,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,044 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 95,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

front brake disc's worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,728 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 78,728 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,359 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2011 66,407 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 66,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside headlamp poor image

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,715 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,872 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,834 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 47,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M17 AHB is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M17 AHB, 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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What year was M17 AHB registered?

M17 AHB is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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