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B13 CPS

1997 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,893 mi
Last recorded133,893 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 CPS
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 133,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 132,266 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 132,258 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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 catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened All 4 have slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy Rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight oxidization (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres have inner and outer edge wear and are perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Off side front lower sill deformed, front chassis rails patch welded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips, none affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 125,853 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 122,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 113,299 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,819 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 83,992 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,837 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 84,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 84,522 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 84,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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B13 CPS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B13 CPS, 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 29 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B13 CPS is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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