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P346 KPY

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,379 mi
Last recorded94,379 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 KPY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 94,379 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 94,379 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,376 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,203 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 86,548 miles

under trays

Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,374 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,050 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 74,840 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,298 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,859 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,158 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 46,048 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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P346 KPY 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 93.3%.

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 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 P346 KPY, 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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P346 KPY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P346 KPY safe to buy?

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