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N18 OXT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,371 mi
Last recorded136,371 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 OXT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 136,371 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 136,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,275 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,451 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 105,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,823 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,783 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,768 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,535 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,774 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Fail 21 Jan 2010 72,762 miles

Nearside Rear 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 discs slightly worn

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,970 miles

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition 9car appears to have been stood)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 58,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition 9car appears to have been stood)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,855 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,561 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 43,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,084 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 42,084 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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N18 OXT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N18 OXT, 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 N18 OXT registered?

N18 OXT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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