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P222 MSH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,050 mi
Last recorded100,050 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 MSH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 100,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 96,561 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,234 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,242 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,292 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,639 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,248 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 69,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 66,871 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,404 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,503 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 59,503 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,133 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,154 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,250 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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P222 MSH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 P222 MSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P222 MSH registered?

P222 MSH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P222 MSH safe to buy?

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