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P470 UGU

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,731 mi
Last recorded95,731 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 UGU
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,731 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,036 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,101 miles

slight pl ay in offside nearside steering rack

slight play detected at steering wheel to road wheels

Pass 6 Apr 2009 89,777 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,995 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge smooth close to cords not at time of test

slight play in rear inner roll bar bushes

Fail 10 Apr 2008 88,995 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge smooth close to cords not at time of test

slight play in rear inner roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2007 80,369 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 80,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

bonnit not opening

Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,865 miles

unable to check steering and front suspention due to under body covers

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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P470 UGU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P470 UGU, 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 P470 UGU registered?

P470 UGU is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P470 UGU safe to buy?

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