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OUI 1178

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,690 mi
Last recorded94,690 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 1178
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 94,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,620 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 4 May 2016 93,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pipe slighty corroded

Offside Front Brake Pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 93,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pipe slighty corroded

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

Offside Front Brake Pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 90,814 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,038 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,664 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,664 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 86,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 84,906 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 26 Feb 2010 84,900 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 13 Mar 2009 84,015 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 83,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 81,922 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 81,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 79,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 77,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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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OUI 1178 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OUI 1178, 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 OUI 1178 registered?

OUI 1178 is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is OUI 1178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 1178 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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