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P66 PCM

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,007 mi
Last recorded74,007 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 PCM
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 74,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,074 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI ROLLBAR LINK ROD

Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,574 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,017 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 68,277 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,171 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 55,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,753 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,053 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,971 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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P66 PCM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P66 PCM, 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 P66 PCM registered?

P66 PCM is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P66 PCM safe to buy?

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