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P88 RKA

1999 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,380 mi
Last recorded136,380 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 RKA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 136,380 miles

brake pipes on both front calipers slight rusting

near side front tyre bald outer edge / and on limit

off side rear exhaust clamp rotted through / but system still secure

small chip to screen

Pass 23 Jun 2016 135,156 miles

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 135,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipes (both_) (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 134,355 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

brake light switch poor

horn poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 133,960 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 133,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 133,533 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 133,533 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 133,086 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 124,222 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 104,463 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 104,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 87,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,896 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 54,401 miles

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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P88 RKA is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,340 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 P88 RKA, 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 27 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P88 RKA is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 November 1999.

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