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P430 VWX

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

231,755 mi
Last recorded231,755 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 VWX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 231,755 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 231,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 230,198 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 225,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 222,431 miles

One segment in high level brake lamp not working

Pass 15 Oct 2011 219,278 miles

All steel brake pipes have surface corrosion

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 209,002 miles

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

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

Slight play in near side rear anti roll bar link.

Slight play in off side rear anti roll bar link.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 171,864 miles

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

Centre Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 156,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 121,413 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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P430 VWX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P430 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 P430 VWX registered?

P430 VWX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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