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C20 MJG

1996 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,863 mi
Last recorded79,863 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Porsche Boxster93,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 MJG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 79,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 79,827 miles

Nearside Front strut slightly weak

Offside Front strut slightly weak

Fail 21 Dec 2018 79,827 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front strut slightly weak

Offside Front strut slightly weak

Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,240 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,290 miles

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

n/s & o/s front struts slightly weak

Fail 28 Oct 2016 77,277 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,275 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 73,505 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 59,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,188 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,416 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,196 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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C20 MJG is a 1996 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 93,240 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 C20 MJG, 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 30 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C20 MJG registered?

C20 MJG is a 1996 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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