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P545 UNP

1996 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,024 mi
Last recorded113,024 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Porsche Boxster93,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 UNP
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion and holes to both front floors outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Fail 18 Jun 2016 112,893 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion and holes to both front floors outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,486 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 110,911 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 110,908 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,225 miles

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f.

n/s/f brake pipe cable tied in place.

unable to check complete sills due to covers.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 110,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,898 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 109,868 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 106,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 101,487 miles

both front tyres on legal limit due to wear on inside edges

Fail 3 Jun 2009 101,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres on legal limit due to wear on outside of tyres

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2008 96,354 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 96,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 90,047 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 90,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 81,264 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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P545 UNP is a 1996 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1996 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 93,240 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 P545 UNP, 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 30 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P545 UNP is a 1996 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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