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M19 TEY

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,002 mi
Last recorded123,002 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 TEY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 123,002 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 113,590 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,481 miles

handbrake effort low

n/s chassis leg corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

n/s/r shock absorber corroded and leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 104,833 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 104,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 103,074 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 103,072 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,887 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 96,884 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 88,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

front offside and nearside floors/chassis legs corroded

front offside outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,040 miles

front brake discs worn

light on dash warning rear tail gate open

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to legal limit and bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,005 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 69,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,686 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 72,762 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 72,762 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M19 TEY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M19 TEY, 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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M19 TEY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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