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P417 POT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,058 mi
Last recorded133,058 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 POT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 133,058 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 132,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 132,981 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 132,836 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 132,101 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 131,776 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 130,546 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 126,905 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 107,412 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 107,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,839 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 114,839 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f fog light not working

all exhaust clamps insecure

auxillary belt shredded

Pass 23 May 2011 111,591 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 107,733 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 98,118 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 95,276 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,986 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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P417 POT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P417 POT, 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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P417 POT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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