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P722 HCF

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,576 mi
Last recorded104,576 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 HCF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 104,576 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,123 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,096 miles

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear shock damp

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 May 2021 99,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear shock damp

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2020 95,841 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,395 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 91,586 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2017
Fail 1 Jun 2017

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 88,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2016 88,739 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner has nail

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear dics are rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,654 miles

slight wear in front v.links,

Fail 3 Jun 2015 86,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in front v.links,

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,207 miles

all tyres just in limit

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,799 miles

front discs corroded inside

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,723 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,155 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,131 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,571 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 76,382 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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P722 HCF is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P722 HCF, 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 P722 HCF registered?

P722 HCF is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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