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P160 EGM

1996 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,131 mi
Last recorded71,131 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Porsche Boxster93,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 EGM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,131 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 71,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,603 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 69,603 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,971 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 37,221 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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P160 EGM is a 1996 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 93,240 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 P160 EGM, 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 30 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P160 EGM registered?

P160 EGM is a 1996 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P160 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 EGM 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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