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P126 XTC

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 XTC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 108,808 miles

froht skert lose

Fail 13 May 2009 108,800 miles

Offside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

froht skert lose

Pass 19 Apr 2008 105,601 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 96,287 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 92,143 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2006 92,138 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2004 79,113 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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P126 XTC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

P126 XTC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P126 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 XTC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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