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P323 OAR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 OAR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 71,915 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre nailed,flat at start of inspection.Minor splits inner wall

OSR tyre deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2011 71,891 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2010 68,832 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 68,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,400 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,533 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 66,526 miles

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

FRONT WASHER JETS REQUIRE UNBLOCKING AND READJUSTING

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 65,311 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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P323 OAR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P323 OAR, 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 P323 OAR registered?

P323 OAR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P323 OAR safe to buy?

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