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P419 PLY

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,834 mi
Last recorded113,834 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 PLY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 113,834 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 113,401 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 112,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 111,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,709 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 111,664 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Aug 2016 111,358 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,885 miles

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

Engine slight oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp glass faded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Body to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tire getting low

Fail 19 Aug 2015 110,885 miles

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

Engine slight oil leak

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp glass faded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Body to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tire getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2013 109,836 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 109,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 108,767 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 108,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 106,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 103,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 103,313 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 92,320 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 81,793 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 76,743 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 74,194 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 74,194 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,196 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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P419 PLY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P419 PLY, 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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What year was P419 PLY registered?

P419 PLY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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