Saxosim Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hi All I am just using the gov.uk MOT history check facility to look at an 04 plate 2.7 Boxster that I am possibly interested in that’s upfor sale and the MOT history jumps from tested in 2013 to the next one being in 2016. I am just wondering why there is a 2 year gap in its MOT history and only a 1.5k difference in the mileage between those test dates. It could just be an error and just missing from the online system but with the mileage I guess it is more likely that the car was maybe not on the road for a few years and perhaps SORN? I guess there is no way of finding out. It seems to have been driven a lot more in the past few years anyway. It also looks to have been potentially owned by an enthusiast as it looks in great cared for condition by the photos that I have seen, has white dials fitted even though it’s a none S, refurbished black wheels, Porsche door decals, Black Boxster rear badge on silver paint. All these little none standard details suggest this too me. I am going to call the garage advertising it on Monday to ask more about it and they also advise it has a full service history so I will check the service dates around 2013 to 2016 especially. With me still learning about Porsche is it a 2 year service interval on them? The car is 2.5 hrs drive away from me so I will ask questions first before travelling to see it. If anyone happens to have a nice silver manual 986 for sale at around £5.5k please let me know? Found a nice looking 03 plate silver one in Tom Ferguson Porsche too but its a Tiptronic which I don’t wants and over priced at £7.5k Thanks in advance for any thoughts or advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagss2 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 7 hours ago, Saxosim said: If anyone happens to have a nice silver manual 986 for sale at around £5.5k please let me know? @bally4563 - do you know anyone? Cheers, Baggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Thanks Baggers I appreciate the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 IIRC it's an annual service on a 986 and a bi-annual service on 987 and later. Many do an intermediate oil change. Owners of cars doing very low annual miles are more likely to extend the service interval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 11 minutes ago, Boxob said: IIRC it's an annual service on a 986 and a bi-annual service on 987 and later. Many do an intermediate oil change. Owners of cars doing very low annual miles are more likely to extend the service interval. isn't it 12k or annual for 986's and 20k or two years for 987/981/781's ? Doesn't account for not having an annual MOT though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Thanks yes that’s the bit I am unsure of the MOT gap, should that bother me do you think? I don’t think I will find out why that was as I suppose it could have been anything, maybe not an issue with the car even, I.e the owner worked away for a while etc. He’s going to send photos of the service book across tomorrow so I can check the intervals. Looking at the advisories over the years, number plate bulbs off seem to be a very common theme and also the tyres repeatedly low for wear. I will ask the garage about the tyres on it currently. The car has just under 95k on it and is a 2004 2.7. He says the bodywork is great, wheels recently refinished too in black and also the drivers seat and bolster in good condition etc. Again he’s going to send photos of that all across tomorrow. Car also comes with a 6 month warranty and will be fully MOT’d and serviced again once someone agrees to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Could a couple of years with no MOT history showing be that is was off the road SORN? That’s the logical explanation. Why, who knows. Illness, finances, other commitments, it was a 3rd or 4th car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ken Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 The lack of mileage reinforces the likelihood of it being sorned, hence no MOTs, or services. The government site is the authority on MOTs and I'd be surprised if it wasn't correct and comprehensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Jason986S said: Could a couple of years with no MOT history showing be that is was off the road SORN? That’s the logical explanation. Why, who knows. Illness, finances, other commitments, it was a 3rd or 4th car. Thanks sounds like it’s nothing to be concerned about. Will see what the service history is like when the photos come through. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 13 hours ago, bagss2 said: @bally4563 - do you know anyone? Cheers, Baggers. Yep mine could be for sale a bit sooner than I would like, but depends if some one wants as a modded as mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Not dying to sell at mo but with 60 k on the clock , clutch flywheel IMS and RMS done recently as well as water pump plus all the numerous mods, facelift roof, engine mods Carrera 18" wheels, lists goes on, but not less than 5.5k. Or will hang on till. May when I will sell to upgrade for a 987.2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Also forgot clear lights (still have the ambers)987 shifter cv boots ,inner and outer track rods ,coffin arms, tuning forks, drop links, ARB bushes, full Bose sound system,front strut brace, ac Condensors plus numerous other incidentals, basically all the shyatee that can go wrong replaced. Down side it is Cat D hence asking price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, bally4563 said: Not dying to sell at mo but with 60 k on the clock , clutch flywheel IMS and RMS done recently as well as water pump plus all the numerous mods, facelift roof, engine mods Carrera 18" wheels, lists goes on, but not less than 5.5k. Or will hang on till. May when I will sell to upgrade for a 987.2. Sounds nice can you send me some photos? What colour is it? I am hoping it’s the silver one in your profile photo. Those wheels look amazing too. Just messaged you too @bally4563 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Hi @bagss2 thanks for your help, I am now going to be the proud owner of a 986 Boxster next weekend and my first Porsche Very excited to say the least, great to meet you today @bally4563, well worth the visit. I can’t wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbf1.com Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 You’ll enjoy driving the Passat home when I take you down to collect it next week Simon ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagss2 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 43 minutes ago, Saxosim said: Hi @bagss2 thanks for your help, I am now going to be the proud owner of a 986 Boxster next weekend and my first Porsche Very excited to say the least, great to meet you today @bally4563, well worth the visit. I can’t wait Great work @Saxosim! You've bagged a really good car. Mick (@bally4563) has put so much in to it. Try and find another for that money! All the best with it next week and beyond. Cheers, Baggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Thanks Baggers so pleased and can’t wait ?. Mick is such a nice guy too and has clearly cared for the car. Thanks @bally4563 can’t wait for next Sunday @Davidbf1.com lol I am sure you can have a drive of it mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 29 minutes ago, bagss2 said: Great work @Saxosim! You've bagged a really good car. Mick (@bally4563) has put so much in to it. Try and find another for that money! All the best with it next week and beyond. Cheers, Baggers. Cheers Paul brekky o n me next time I am out in something else, that I will eventually apply the magic to, May after cancel my role in the line up for the Borders run but @Saxosim is keen to take my place rather than being a foot soldier in the passenger seat of @Davidbf1.com would that be in order @RBD914 v2 or is he in a waiting list? IF ok Rob can't let him know, thanks Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted January 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, bally4563 said: Cheers Paul brekky o n me next time I am out in something else, that I will eventually apply the magic to, May after cancel my role in the line up for the Borders run but @Saxosim is keen to take my place rather than being a foot soldier in the passenger seat of @Davidbf1.com would that be in order @RBD914 v2 or is he in a waiting list? IF ok Rob can't let him know, thanks Mick Thanks @bally4563 see you on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 44 minutes ago, bagss2 said: Great work @Saxosim! You've bagged a really good car. Mick (@bally4563) has put so much in to it. Try and find another for that money! All the best with it next week and beyond. Cheers, Baggers. Cheers Paul for some links to cars, but that one you showed me with the red interior...... nice ish but I think I would puke!!! A bit Marmite... me thinks? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagss2 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, bally4563 said: Cheers Paul for some links to cars, but that one you showed me with the red interior...... nice ish but I think I would puke!!! A bit Marmite... me thinks? Mick Well personally I love it. Let's ask the people!! What do folk think of this absolute beauty? I so wish I was in the market right now.... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201709259658498?atmobcid=soc3 @Jason986S? @Lonewolfgjp? @Stuart21UK? Cheers, Baggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Hi Paul @bagss2 I know you have impeccable taste but that is not up my strasser ! Rather nail my testicles to a plank and sit in front of sea of red!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagss2 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, bally4563 said: Hi Paul @bagss2 I know you have impeccable taste but that is not up my strasser ! Rather nail my testicles to a plank and sit in front of sea of red!! No worries Mick. Slight shame though, as I hoped to buy it off you cheap once you'd spent ages improving it.... Cheers, Baggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 Lol!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 49 minutes ago, bally4563 said: Cheers Paul brekky o n me next time I am out in something else, that I will eventually apply the magic to, May after cancel my role in the line up for the Borders run but @Saxosim is keen to take my place rather than being a foot soldier in the passenger seat of @Davidbf1.com would that be in order @RBD914 v2 or is he in a waiting list? IF ok Rob can't let him know, thanks Mick There is a reserve list for such eventualities..... R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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