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P126 WUF

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,325 mi
Last recorded82,325 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 WUF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,311 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,883 miles

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 16 Apr 2007 69,605 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,418 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 57,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P126 WUF is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P126 WUF, 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 P126 WUF registered?

P126 WUF is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P126 WUF safe to buy?

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