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P27 URE

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,325 mi
Last recorded122,325 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 URE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 119,700 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 119,700 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 119,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 119,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lights lit with brake lights (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 117,395 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes , partially covered not able to check fully ,plastic covers (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 112,719 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,604 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded, under plastic cover

Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,171 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,594 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 99,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r exhaust clap broken

Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,456 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,489 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,731 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 47,565 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 47,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,089 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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P27 URE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P27 URE, 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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P27 URE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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