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P312 DSA

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,689 mi
Last recorded105,689 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 DSA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 105,689 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle, some suspension components and some brake pipes

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing in tread. Tyre is 17 years old - REPLACEMENT STRONGLY ADVISED

Park brake only just me required efficiency. Repair/adjustment advised

Fail 3 May 2023 105,689 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle, some suspension components and some brake pipes

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing in tread. Tyre is 17 years old - REPLACEMENT STRONGLY ADVISED

Park brake only just me required efficiency. Repair/adjustment advised

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate lights inoperative - new bulbs fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 105,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 105,302 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,276 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s offside inner very badly worn advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive origin not visible. / under tray fitted. from front to rear. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shaker plate test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords as indicated. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to mounting prescribed areas.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,731 miles

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

Underbody guards fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2018 102,132 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Underbody guards fitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,269 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible.

Underbody guards fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,770 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 100,309 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes. Underbody guard fitted.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,856 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 97,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 97,037 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 95,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,666 miles

corroded brake pipes to front calipers

cracking to n/s/f tyre

cracking to o/s/f tyre & worn on inner edge

exhaust nuts,bolts/clamps corroded

oil leak on engine

rear tyres cracking & worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,855 miles

corroded brake pipes into o/s/f flexible hose and into both front calipers

number plate lamps dim

slight judder on both front brakes

windscreen delaminating on o/s

Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 65,093 miles

both front tyres are starting to perrish,front brake discs and brake disc pads will need replaceing before the next mottest

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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P312 DSA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P312 DSA, 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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P312 DSA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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