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R58 CGU

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 CGU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 86,787 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 81,462 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 79,997 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 24 Jul 2019 79,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,763 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 77,000 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 77,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 71,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 68,743 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 65,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r anti roll bar linkrod has slioght play

Pass 22 May 2014 65,843 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar linkrod has slioght play

Fail 19 May 2014 65,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2013 65,607 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges.

n/s/r tyre tread cracking.

Pass 8 May 2013 65,548 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/r tyre tread cracking.

Pass 8 May 2012 65,195 miles

Cracks in tread of near side rear tyre.

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

Fail 4 May 2012 65,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Cracks in tread of near side rear tyre.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,934 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,627 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 57,627 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,790 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edges close to limit

slighy play in off side rear drop link

Fail 26 Jul 2007 54,790 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edges close to limit

slighy play in off side rear drop link

Pass 22 Jul 2006 52,744 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 51,171 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 51,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R58 CGU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R58 CGU, 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 R58 CGU registered?

R58 CGU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R58 CGU safe to buy?

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