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P356 EEG

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,939 mi
Last recorded136,939 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 EEG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 136,939 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 135,651 miles

brake pad warning light on pads appear ok

knocking heard further investigation recommended

Fail 11 Apr 2018 135,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake pad warning light on pads appear ok

knocking heard further investigation recommended

Pass 23 Jan 2017 134,438 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 125,043 miles

both offside tyres 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2015 125,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both offside tyres 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 123,461 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,283 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 110,442 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 110,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 110,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear chasis has slight rust

Pass 9 Jul 2010 95,277 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 88,903 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED ON THERE INSIDE SURFACES.

HIGH LEVEL OF REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE RECORDED.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 88,903 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED ON THERE INSIDE SURFACES.

HIGH LEVEL OF REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE RECORDED.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,236 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 83,151 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 73,128 miles

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

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

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

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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P356 EEG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P356 EEG, 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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P356 EEG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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