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P162 EGM

1996 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,893 mi
Last recorded99,893 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Porsche Boxster93,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 EGM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,893 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 99,890 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,376 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 97,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,132 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,416 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,977 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,217 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 90,014 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,827 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,798 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 78,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,796 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 29 Mar 2006 63,312 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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P162 EGM is a 1996 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P162 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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P162 EGM is a 1996 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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