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Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes heavily greased. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes heavily greased. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
all steel brake pipes slightly corroded
front lower shock absorbers corrode to lower section
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 6 bolts missing ( corroded off ) (8.2.1.1 (b))
all steel brake pipes slightly corroded
front lower shock absorbers corrode to lower section
some light under body corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear short pipes to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system asmarked. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear short pipes to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R72 MSG is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 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 R72 MSG, 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 R72 MSG registered?
R72 MSG is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 January 1998.
Is R72 MSG safe to buy?
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