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P505 TGW

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,211 mi
Last recorded102,211 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 TGW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 102,211 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 102,211 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,111 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 87,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 82,104 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 82,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 75,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 67,993 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 67,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P505 TGW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P505 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 P505 TGW registered?

P505 TGW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P505 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 TGW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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