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P58 WUF

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,888 mi
Last recorded60,888 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 WUF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 60,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 60,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 60,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 60,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread STRONG ADVISE replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s front susspension arm bush slight deterioration

Fail 11 Oct 2022 60,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front sidelights flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread STRONG ADVISE replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s front susspension arm bush slight deterioration

Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,983 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,697 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,484 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,063 miles

Front washers weaks

Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,721 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 58,720 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,612 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolts corroded on both rear exhaust flanges but still secure

very slight movement in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 17 Sep 2014 57,938 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolts corroded on both rear exhaust flanges but still secure

very slight movement in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,880 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked on outer wall

nearside rear tyre crackin on outer wall

offside front tyre cracked on outer wall

offside rear tyre crackin on outer wall

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,544 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 57,524 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 57,189 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to assess metal brake pipes due to under seal

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,189 miles

unable to assess metal brake pipes due to under seal

Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,054 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 57,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 55,715 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,853 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,482 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 52,482 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 48,851 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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P58 WUF is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P58 WUF, 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 P58 WUF registered?

P58 WUF is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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