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P422 VWX

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,095 mi
Last recorded136,095 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 VWX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 136,095 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 131,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,678 miles

handbrake lever release sticky

signs of standing, brake discs deteriating

wiper switch fragile

Fail 5 Jan 2018 120,678 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake lever release sticky

signs of standing, brake discs deteriating

wiper switch fragile

Pass 2 Jul 2015 118,728 miles

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

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

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

exhaust fittings corroding

minor grounding damage

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 30 Jun 2015 118,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust fittings corroding

minor grounding damage

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 28 Jun 2014 111,076 miles

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust fittings corroding

minor grounding damage

Pass 22 Jun 2013 106,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

exhaust fittings corroding

front tyres worn on inner edges-secondary treads

minor grounding damage

Pass 23 Jun 2012 96,676 miles

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

exhaust fittings corroding

signs of slight grounding damage

Fail 16 Jun 2012 96,457 miles

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

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

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

exhaust fittings corroding

signs of slight grounding damage

Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,658 miles

signs of minor grounding damage

Fail 3 Jul 2010 83,955 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

parking brake stiff action

signs of grounding damage

Pass 3 Jul 2010 83,955 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

parking brake stiff action

signs of grounding damage

Pass 3 Jun 2009 78,465 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,968 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 73,879 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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P422 VWX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P422 VWX, 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 P422 VWX registered?

P422 VWX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P422 VWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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