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P627 HAY

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,947 mi
Last recorded43,947 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 HAY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 43,947 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 43,947 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,381 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 31,678 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2016 24,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,624 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,434 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,194 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 23,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,820 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,322 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,501 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 16,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,350 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,247 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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P627 HAY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P627 HAY, 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 P627 HAY registered?

P627 HAY is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P627 HAY safe to buy?

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