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OIL 3871

1997 Porsche Boxster

Turquoise Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 3871
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026

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))

Fail 15 May 2026

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 94,808 miles

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 94,777 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2024

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2024

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 90,737 miles

Headlamp aims poor

Pass 8 Apr 2022 89,591 miles

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))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 89,591 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,593 miles

Offside Rear Outer SHOULDER ON TYRE SMALL CUTS/CRACKS

Fail 25 May 2017 88,577 miles

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

front and rear discs surfaces corroded,

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,391 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 87,391 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,495 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 86,490 miles

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

nearside front outer sidewall perished.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 136,274 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,217 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 81,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 81,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,605 miles

front brake pads and discs for wear

injury in windscreen

warning light on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,958 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 72,480 miles

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.

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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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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