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R319 GMV

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,926 mi
Last recorded144,926 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 GMV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 144,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 144,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 144,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 143,862 miles

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 143,837 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 141,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2012 129,349 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 124,817 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 124,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 117,890 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 110,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 110,478 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 101,981 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 92,344 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 92,341 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 30 Aug 2006 82,788 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 81,605 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)

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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R319 GMV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc 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 R319 GMV, 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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R319 GMV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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