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B8 XHA

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,315 mi
Last recorded63,315 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 XHA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 63,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,648 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,615 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 70%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,148 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,251 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,002 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,617 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,789 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,923 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,123 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 57,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,067 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,905 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 54,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,164 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,056 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 53,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 6 Jul 2006 51,055 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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B8 XHA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B8 XHA, 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 B8 XHA registered?

B8 XHA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B8 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 XHA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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