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M4 TME

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 TME
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 85,231 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 85,231 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 85,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 85,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 82,232 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 79,816 miles

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

grease on brake pipes

Pass 13 May 2016 76,836 miles

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)

grease on brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,551 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked

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 21 Apr 2014 71,945 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 71,888 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,610 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 70,228 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 67,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,803 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 62,739 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,685 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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M4 TME is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M4 TME, 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 M4 TME registered?

M4 TME is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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