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P5 KDC

1997 Porsche Boxster

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,636 mi
Last recorded80,636 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 KDC
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,497 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,584 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 74,584 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 72,204 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,204 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 13 Jun 2006 68,467 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres have cuts in side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2006 67,969 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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P5 KDC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P5 KDC, 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 P5 KDC registered?

P5 KDC is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P5 KDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 KDC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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