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P501 TGW

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,456 mi
Last recorded90,456 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 TGW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,456 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,841 miles

Front suspension legs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 74,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension legs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,818 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 70,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 66,373 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 66,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,374 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 63,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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P501 TGW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P501 TGW, 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 P501 TGW registered?

P501 TGW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P501 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 TGW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P501 TGW have outstanding finance?

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