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R566 AOV

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,069 mi
Last recorded40,069 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 AOV
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 40,069 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,536 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,383 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 36,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,422 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,132 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,721 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

advise both front brake discs pitted and scored

advise both rear brake discs pitted and scored

advise rear exhaust clamp broken /corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2010 35,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

advise both front brake discs pitted and scored

advise both rear brake discs pitted and scored

advise rear exhaust clamp broken /corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,683 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,295 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,334 miles

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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R566 AOV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R566 AOV, 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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R566 AOV is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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