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P636 DJE

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,141 mi
Last recorded102,141 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 DJE
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 102,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 100,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 100,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,633 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 98,631 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 98,620 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2017 96,181 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 94,825 miles

slight wear front anti roll links

Fail 15 Oct 2016 94,809 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing n/s/f & o/s/f (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing n/s/r & o/s/r (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,254 miles

handbrake button sticks sometimes

very slight play in both front and o/s rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 24 Oct 2015 94,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some steering and suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,412 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,112 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 84,075 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 78,430 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 78,326 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 74,640 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 74,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,329 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 65,067 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,564 miles

front n/s tyre has wear on inner edge

front o/s tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,030 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,649 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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P636 DJE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P636 DJE, 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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P636 DJE is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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