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P678 AKG

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,977 mi
Last recorded114,977 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 AKG
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 114,977 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Front shock absorbers feel weak

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Sep 2016 114,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Front shock absorbers feel weak

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,910 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,675 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 98,675 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 98,675 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,990 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 86,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 83,450 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 84,136 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 82,740 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 82,639 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 76,218 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 76,218 miles

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

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

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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P678 AKG 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 73.3%.

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 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 P678 AKG, 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 P678 AKG registered?

P678 AKG is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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