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M40 BOX

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,810 mi
Last recorded102,810 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,810 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 102,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,665 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 95,625 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,714 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 92,009 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,575 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 89,575 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's Battery Died During Test

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,121 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre s worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2012 88,121 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre s worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,536 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,672 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,001 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 73,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2008 69,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,405 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 65,405 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 61,374 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 55,341 miles

exhaust flange bolts very rusty

rear brake hoses perrished

rear tyres down to 4,5mm and nail in offside rear

slight play n/s/rear drop link

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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M40 BOX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M40 BOX, 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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M40 BOX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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