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Porsche Boxster

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

888 OOMOT history

888 OO is a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 24 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

888 OO red Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
58,306 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
888 OO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

888 OO was last recorded at 58,306 miles on 21 May 2025, 879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,427 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
879 miles
Average per year
806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,306 miles
  • 2024 – 57,427 miles
  • 2023 – 57,182 miles
  • 2022 – 57,169 miles
  • 2021 – 56,810 miles
  • 2020 – 56,736 miles
  • 2019 – 56,606 miles
  • 2018 – 55,899 miles
  • 2017 – 55,621 miles
  • 2016 – 55,211 miles
  • 2015 – 55,025 miles
  • 2014 – 54,823 miles
  • 2013 – 54,281 miles
  • 2012 – 53,662 miles
  • 2010 – 53,045 miles
  • 2009 – 51,014 miles
  • 2008 – 48,840 miles
  • 2007 – 43,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,306 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering testable itemsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,306 miles (+879)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,306 miles
    Test number
    739143231463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering testable items

  2. Pass57,427 miles (+245)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,427 miles
    Test number
    872372229912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (middle of tread) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (middle of tread) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering testable items

  3. Pass57,182 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,182 miles
    Test number
    937012885278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass57,169 miles (+359)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    57,169 miles
    Test number
    849988726531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass56,810 miles (+1)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    56,810 miles
    Test number
    378968998263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWipers only work on speed 3

  6. Fail56,809 miles (+73)2 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,809 miles
    Test number
    589498288056
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWipers only work on speed 3

  7. Pass56,736 miles (+130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    56,736 miles
    Test number
    473389561004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass56,606 miles (+707)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,606 miles
    Test number
    893343316608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWipers only work on speed 3 but can be stopped outside drivers view

  9. Pass55,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,899 miles
    Test number
    808433770901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail55,899 miles (+278)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,899 miles
    Test number
    439407628137
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass55,621 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,621 miles
    Test number
    379238282417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on middle of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on middle of tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some underside components

  12. Fail55,621 miles (+410)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,621 miles
    Test number
    289172225239
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on middle of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on middle of tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some underside components

  13. Pass55,211 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,211 miles
    Test number
    149311097878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail55,210 miles (+185)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,210 miles
    Test number
    350686730754
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass55,025 miles (+202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,025 miles
    Test number
    678438415109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,823 miles (+4)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,823 miles
    Test number
    957379714167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade torn but still clearing screen
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade torn but still clearing screen

  17. Fail54,819 miles (+538)6 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,819 miles
    Test number
    935014814191
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade torn but still clearing screen
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade torn but still clearing screen

  18. Pass54,281 miles (+619)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    416835713112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,662 miles (+617)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,662 miles
    Test number
    859060102162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise tracking

  20. Pass53,045 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    410039680238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,014 miles (+2,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,014 miles
    Test number
    422136709381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass48,840 miles (+5,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,840 miles
    Test number
    252140478201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass43,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,755 miles
    Test number
    484571927135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 888 OO

What vehicle is registration 888 OO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 888 OO on a red petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 24 Jun 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 888 OO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 888 OO expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 888 OO?
The MOT on 888 OO expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 888 OO done?
888 OO was recorded at 58,306 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 806 miles a year.
Has 888 OO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 888 OO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on 888 OO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 888 OO find?
888 OO passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.

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