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B3 PSY

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,464 mi
Last recorded64,464 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PSY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,464 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 64,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,265 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,240 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,074 miles

o/s front tyre just on min limit

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,521 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,963 miles

rear tyres 2mm+ †o/s/ head lamp slight lower than n/s in ok zone †n/s seat belt twisted

Pass 24 Jul 2006 54,690 miles

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 PSY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PSY, 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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What year was B3 PSY registered?

B3 PSY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is B3 PSY safe to buy?

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