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P217 AYJ

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,975 mi
Last recorded134,975 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 AYJ
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,975 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 134,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre down to 2mm

Offside Front tyre valve slightly deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre down to 2mm

Offside track rod steering arm slight play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 80,591 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre down to 2mm

Offside Front tyre valve slightly deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre down to 2mm

Offside track rod steering arm slight play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,291 miles

both frony tyres close to limit

Fail 23 Apr 2015 75,291 miles

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

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

both frony tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 29 May 2009 74,111 miles

Both rear tyres are on legal limit,need changing asap

Pass 23 May 2008 73,167 miles

both rear tyres are close to limit

engine has oil leak

there is a small amount of play in steering rack

Fail 23 May 2008 73,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are close to limit

engine has oil leak

there is a small amount of play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2007 70,845 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 66,632 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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P217 AYJ is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P217 AYJ, 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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P217 AYJ is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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