MOT Status
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134,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust flange nuts corroded
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust clamps and flange nuts corroded
Headlight lenses and images poor
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside front (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlight lenses poor
Nearside parking brake performance low
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlight images poor
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside (2.5.B.1a)
Headlight lenses poor
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside (2.5.B.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine check light on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
N/S/R shock obsorber leaking
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?
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P291 UGS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 P291 UGS, 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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P291 UGS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 May 1997.
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