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R626 UUT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,649 mi
Last recorded138,649 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 UUT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 138,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , front section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 138,394 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 138,036 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 137,334 miles

both front shockers corroded

both rear tyres cracking in tread

oil residue on engine

steering rack oil residue

Pass 9 Jun 2020 136,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 134,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 133,987 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 133,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 133,776 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 131,013 miles

2 exhaust clamps missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

damage to undertray

Fail 22 Dec 2015 131,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

2 exhaust clamps missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

damage to undertray

Pass 16 Dec 2014 128,933 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 128,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 120,284 miles

cut in sidewall o/s/f

Fail 23 Dec 2013 120,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in sidewall o/s/f

Pass 21 Dec 2012 107,377 miles

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded inner faces

Pass 27 Jan 2012 97,274 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 97,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear brake discs rusty

Front to rear brake pipe rusty

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

Offside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 12 Nov 2010 93,329 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2009 87,782 miles

pad warning lamp on/ pads getting low/ n/s/f tyre nailed/ under body covered in plastic trims/ exhaust clamps corroded/

Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,384 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 84,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 83,380 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,788 miles

rear discs corroded on edges

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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R626 UUT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R626 UUT, 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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R626 UUT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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