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R570 TKR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,535 mi
Last recorded138,535 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 TKR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2022 138,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 52% (1.2.1 (c))

nearside rear exhaust clamp corroded/ broken

offside rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 10 Feb 2021

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 134,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 118,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 118,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,612 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 96,220 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,559 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 95,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,467 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 91,284 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 87,163 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 86,623 miles

ignition switch worn

Pass 20 May 2008 85,941 miles

all metal brake pipe on calaper stating to pitt

ignition switch falty

n/s/r wheel bearing slight rumble

Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,050 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 81,617 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 81,617 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f air con pipe has been squashed

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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R570 TKR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R570 TKR, 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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What year was R570 TKR registered?

R570 TKR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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