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B3 BJW

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,145 mi
Last recorded165,145 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BJW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2017 165,145 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamps missing and bolts corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (tyre is also fitted the wrong way round) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is also fitted the wrong way round (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is corroded and heat-shield is loose

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres are perished and cracking and worn on the inside edges

Pass 12 Jul 2013
Pass 11 May 2012 150,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 141,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

a washer blocked n/s

discs poor condition

underneth covered by plastic belly pans

various tyres on limit time test

Pass 21 Sep 2009 126,430 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 126,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 118,239 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 101,283 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 91,674 miles

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

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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B3 BJW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B3 BJW, 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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B3 BJW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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