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P298 OLY

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 OLY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 98,010 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 98,010 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 May 2015 97,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,271 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,947 miles

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

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

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

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

green fluid leak off side front wheel arch

Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,560 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 94,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 93,154 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 90,202 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 85,687 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 81,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 76,592 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 62,999 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 76,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P298 OLY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P298 OLY, 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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What year was P298 OLY registered?

P298 OLY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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