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P579 WGD

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,290 mi
Last recorded82,290 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 WGD
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 82,290 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,551 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,330 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,202 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 80,062 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 79,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,520 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,508 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,451 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,228 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,786 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,517 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,486 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,364 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 71,489 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 71,489 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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P579 WGD is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P579 WGD, 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 P579 WGD registered?

P579 WGD is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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