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C2 BYN

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,231 mi
Last recorded63,231 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 BYN
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,231 miles

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

both front tyres in poor condition

smal crack in o/s/f of screen

both front discs in very poor condition (rusty)

both rear discs in very poor condition (rusty)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 63,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

both front tyres in poor condition

smal crack in o/s/f of screen

both front discs in very poor condition (rusty)

both rear discs in very poor condition (rusty)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,905 miles

advise front tyres are worn on inner edges

advise rear tyres are close to limit of tread

Fail 12 Feb 2008 62,699 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise o/s/r pipes insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,117 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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C2 BYN is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C2 BYN, 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 C2 BYN registered?

C2 BYN is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is C2 BYN safe to buy?

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