MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front washers weak
Front wipers smearing
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front washers weak
Front wipers smearing
Brake pedal not releasing correctly slow in release (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly slow in release (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both joints (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
1x wraparound clamp on o/s/ exhaust loose
all brake discs corroded
light corrosion to outer brake pipes
o/s/f..o/s/r..n/s/front tyres cracked
o/s/washer jet works on most tries
trangle flange on both exhausts ..bolts almost corroded away
Brake pipe slightly corroded along ns front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front washer weak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
os rear tyre showing age cracking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres showing age cracks
nearside front tyre has small cracks inbetween treads
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r parking brake efficiency slightly down.
rear pads getting worn
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S389 GUF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 S389 GUF, 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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S389 GUF is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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