MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner card/catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged head missing (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing unit corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing unit corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear pipes corroded and partially covered , strongly advise removal of plastic covers to further assess corrosion and possible pipe replacement. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os front flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill /signs of filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket mounting bolt broken , advise repair (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged pipe ferrule damaged and hose clip fitted (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front tyre valve leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer clamps missing , system still secure
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust manifold flange bolts corroded badly , system still secure
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated/ starting to perish and crack slightly
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear pipes corroded and partially covered , strongly advise removal of plastic covers to further assess corrosion and possible pipe replacement. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os front flex hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill /signs of filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket mounting bolt broken , advise repair (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged pipe ferrule damaged and hose clip fitted (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front tyre valve leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer clamps missing , system still secure
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust manifold flange bolts corroded badly , system still secure
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated/ starting to perish and crack slightly
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated possibly brake pads worn to warning light wire , advise further investigation (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded and partially covered with plastic covers , advise removal of covers to further assess corrosion and possibly replace pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged ferrule deteriorated and hose clip fitted , advise replacement (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive signs of filler in ns rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust clamps missing and fixing bolts corroded , advise replacement, system still secure
Oil leaking excessively from transmission os drive shaft not located properly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated possibly brake pads worn to warning light wire , advise further investigation (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded and partially covered with plastic covers , advise removal of covers to further assess corrosion and possibly replace pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged ferrule deteriorated and hose clip fitted , advise replacement (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive signs of filler in ns rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust clamps missing and fixing bolts corroded , advise replacement, system still secure
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged ferrule deteriorated and hose clip fitted , advise replacement (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
covers on car top and bottom, restricted view of components
parking brake application uneven
signs of filler in ns rear outer sill
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four brake discs detiorated
nearside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated
offside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear constant velocity joint gaiter split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside rear constant velocity joint gaiter split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge
slight play offside rack
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear tyres 2mm inner edge
slight play offside rack
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s/r brake disc pitted close to excess
rear exhaust section clamps corroded close to excess
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X248 MBH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 65,700 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 X248 MBH, 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 25 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X248 MBH is a 2001 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 January 2001.
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