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P5 PLR

2017 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests30 (29 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.7%

Mileage

51,893 mi
Last recorded51,893 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Porsche Boxster22,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 PLR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

29 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 51,893 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 113,694 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 43,509 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 May 2024 33,648 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 111,473 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 111,472 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2023 25,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 109,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 16,502 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,434 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 107,269 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 16,236 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 26 Jul 2019 102,690 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 99,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,372 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,833 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 84,529 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,726 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,642 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,687 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,691 miles

Front brake discs are corroded.

Front tyres are going out of shape.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,767 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,094 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,323 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,604 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,663 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 PLR is a 2017 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.7%.

Across all 2017 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 22,807 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 PLR, 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 9 years old, this Porsche Boxster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P5 PLR registered?

P5 PLR is a 2017 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 25 May 2017.

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