MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,979 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
adv both front shock absorbers corroded
adv corrosion starting to appear on brake pipes
adv nearside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight movement
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
adv both front shock absorbers corroded
adv corrosion starting to appear on brake pipes
adv nearside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight movement
IGNITION COIL UNIT CASINGS STARTING TO SEPARATE.
NEARSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHTLY WORN.
VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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R491 OWT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,355 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 R491 OWT, 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 28 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R491 OWT is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 March 1998.
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