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P376 SYE

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,649 mi
Last recorded143,649 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 SYE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 143,649 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 143,290 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 143,283 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 137,327 miles

Head lamp beam patterns poor

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2014 137,327 miles

Head lamp beam patterns poor

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 133,328 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 133,319 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,491 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 124,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 112,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,313 miles

front brake disc wear on limit

n/s front sidelight inoperative

n/s headlight aim low,o/s high

n/s wiper blade defective

o/s rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 22 Nov 2007 93,641 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 86,038 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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P376 SYE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P376 SYE, 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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P376 SYE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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