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R20 KYK

1999 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,127 mi
Last recorded115,127 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Porsche Boxster75,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 KYK
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 115,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,511 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front creaking/cracking noise from front axle, no obvious play detected in suspension/steering systems.

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake discs corroded

both cylinder banks exhaust CAT to manifold nuts and studs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 111,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam lamp stopped working following beam image test (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs corroded

Front creaking/cracking noise from front axle, no obvious play detected in suspension/steering systems.

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement coffin arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake discs corroded

both cylinder banks exhaust CAT to manifold nuts and studs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,016 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 108,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 103,146 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,303 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,549 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 92,494 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 86,118 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 86,118 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 80,105 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,725 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,311 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 69,311 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R20 KYK is a 1999 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R20 KYK, 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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R20 KYK is a 1999 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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