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P51 FPM

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,398 mi
Last recorded82,398 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 FPM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 82,398 miles

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Fail 23 May 2016 82,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,616 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 79,705 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,621 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,621 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 19 May 2012 73,454 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 73,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 70,283 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 5 Jun 2010 66,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 63,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,336 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 58,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,943 miles

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

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

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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P51 FPM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P51 FPM, 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 P51 FPM registered?

P51 FPM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P51 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P51 FPM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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