MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,465 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner and outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertray fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blow likely to affect emissions (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside wiper not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split no longer preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner and outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertray fitted
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Front and Off side Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Clamps corroded but Exhaust Secure
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Front and Off side Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Clamps corroded but Exhaust Secure
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
multiple exhaust clamps corroded and broken. Exhaust not leaking or likely to fall off.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
multiple exhaust clamps corroded and broken. Exhaust not leaking or likely to fall off.
Offside Front tyre age cracks
Rear both rear tyres age cracks
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface pitted slightly (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/sn/s rear tyres perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
wipers worn
rear tyres perished
o/s n/s rear brake discsrusted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
o/s n/s rear brake discsrusted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?
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R500 CHU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 R500 CHU, 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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What year was R500 CHU registered?
R500 CHU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 May 1998.
Is R500 CHU safe to buy?
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