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M555 MPM

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,473 mi
Last recorded136,473 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 MPM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 136,473 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear corroding x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2017 123,269 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner wall

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner wall

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 112,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 104,629 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2012 101,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 98,268 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 98,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 90,837 miles

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 12 May 2009 87,271 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)

Fail 12 May 2009 87,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 13 May 2008 83,919 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 83,919 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 80,138 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 68,421 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 68,378 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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M555 MPM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M555 MPM, 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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M555 MPM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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