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P548 LJB

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,697 mi
Last recorded48,697 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 LJB
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,697 miles

Both wiper blades poor

Corrosion to offside front & nearside front floor pans

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turrett area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 48,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Both wiper blades poor

Central Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Corrosion to offside front & nearside front floor pans

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turrett area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 48,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four caliper pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all seams and both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust minor leak of gasses

Fail 26 Jun 2021 48,675 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users serious coolant leak from rear of car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four caliper rigid brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

age related corrosion to all seams and inner sill areas

Pass 27 Sep 2019 47,918 miles

Age related surface corrosion to inner sill/floorpan seams

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 47,912 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Age related surface corrosion to inner sill/floorpan seams

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,354 miles

Nearside corrosion to inner sill

Offside corrosion to inner sill

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 47,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside corrosion to inner sill

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 38,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 31,677 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 31,361 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 13 May 2014 31,361 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 31,183 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 31,036 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 30,364 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 30,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,625 miles

offside front inner wheelarch cover missing

Fail 22 Jul 2010 29,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside front inner wheelarch cover missing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,728 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 22,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,986 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 16,986 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P548 LJB is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P548 LJB, 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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P548 LJB is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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