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MCK 327G

1998 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,682 mi
Last recorded61,682 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCK 327G
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 61,682 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 59,463 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,299 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 58,299 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 6,845 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 53,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,726 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 51,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,104 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 46,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 43,200 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2012 39,707 miles

Inside Friction surfaces of front brake discs slightly worn

Rear Exhaust Silencer deteroiating

inside friction surfaces of rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 May 2012 39,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Inside Friction surfaces of front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer deteroiating

inside friction surfaces of rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 May 2011 36,190 miles

Both Main brake pipes corroded, would advise early replacements

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

Rear friction surfaces on front brake discs slightly worn

Rear friction surfaces on rear brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre numerous cracks on outer shoulder

nearside rear brake caliper brake pipe corroded, would advise early replacement

Fail 4 May 2011 36,190 miles

Both Main brake pipes corroded, would advise early replacements

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear friction surfaces on front brake discs slightly worn

Rear friction surfaces on rear brake discs pitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre numerous cracks on outer shoulder

nearside rear brake caliper brake pipe corroded, would advise early replacement

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,020 miles

Main Brake Pipe(s) corroded

Offside front brake pipe from flexy hose to brake caliper corroded, would advise early replacement

Offside front inner wheel arch cover missing

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, would advise early replacement

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,023 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 23,023 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MCK 327G is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MCK 327G, 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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MCK 327G is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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