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R162 TDG

1997 Porsche Boxster

Turquoise Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,092 mi
Last recorded126,092 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 TDG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 126,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 123,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/17/98v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 122,550 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 122,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 118,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 118,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,050 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,161 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,771 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 98,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 95,342 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,259 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,198 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 82,170 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit rec replacement

both rear tyres worn to legal limit rec replacement

Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,669 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 76,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,939 miles

wear to front discs

Fail 10 Jan 2006 65,808 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 65,808 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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R162 TDG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Turquoise with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R162 TDG, 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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R162 TDG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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