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R140 RSS

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,190 mi
Last recorded82,190 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 RSS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 82,190 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 82,190 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,172 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 79,126 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.91% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FLOOR TO SILL SECTIONS BOTH SIDES AND CHASSIS HAS COROSION

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,807 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,075 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 76,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 74,206 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 71,312 miles

Lower of vehicle has cover trays fitted

oil leak

water leak

Fail 23 May 2017 71,311 miles

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)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front bumper has slight damage

under body trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 68,135 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 68,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,542 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,979 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 61,979 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,814 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2009 56,043 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 56,040 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,240 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 50,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,806 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,753 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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R140 RSS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 R140 RSS, 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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R140 RSS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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