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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front pipes to calipers,o/s and n/s rear pipes and front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
n/s/f tyre
rear ax boshes
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
n/s/f tyre
rear ax boshes
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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R979 AVU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 R979 AVU, 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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R979 AVU is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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