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B3 YCY

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,059 mi
Last recorded92,059 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 YCY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,027 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 1,390 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Surface corrosion to off side front brake pipe

Pass 15 May 2009 91,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 90,116 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 89,333 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 89,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 86,317 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 YCY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

B3 YCY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is B3 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 YCY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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