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P263 GVP

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,242 mi
Last recorded136,242 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 GVP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,242 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 136,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 135,474 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 135,041 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 133,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 129,708 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 124,130 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 124,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2014 121,397 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 117,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 116,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 109,746 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 106,722 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 100,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 94,386 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 88,802 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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P263 GVP is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P263 GVP, 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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P263 GVP is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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