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R100 OMW

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,678 mi
Last recorded76,678 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 OMW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 76,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s and n/s excessively deteriorate (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pads wear sensor lamp illuminate

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,247 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 76,243 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,365 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 74,364 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 71,097 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2014 67,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,017 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 65,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 60,903 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 56,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2010 3,915 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,080 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 52,080 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 49,696 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,596 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 46,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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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R100 OMW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R100 OMW, 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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R100 OMW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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