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Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens frosted (4.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aims poor
Accident damage to the front and rear bumpers
All rear exhaust bolts are corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front to rear pipes at centre/front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the front hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are excessively corroded on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four tyres are excessively perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Accident damage to the front and rear bumpers
All rear exhaust bolts are corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front to rear pipes at centre/front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the front hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer SHOULDER ON TYRE SMALL CUTS/CRACKS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
front and rear discs surfaces corroded,
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside front outer sidewall perished.
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bulb out in high level brake light
front brake pads and discs for wear
injury in windscreen
warning light on dash
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ignition barrell faulty
How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?
Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OIL 3871 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Turquoise with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 OIL 3871, 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 OIL 3871 registered?
OIL 3871 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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