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P34 BEL

1997 Porsche Boxster

Maroon Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,166 mi
Last recorded121,166 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 BEL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 121,166 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 121,099 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,005 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear outer C/V boot split

Pass 22 Jun 2015 120,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear drive shaft outer C/V boot split

Pass 7 Jun 2014 119,557 miles

front brake discs poor

surface rust on some brake pipes

Fail 5 Jun 2014 119,557 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs poor

surface rust on some brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2012 103,074 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear disc's are excessively worn on the inside.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 76,437 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,113 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,622 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 51,406 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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P34 BEL is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Maroon with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P34 BEL, 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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P34 BEL is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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