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P733 POT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,526 mi
Last recorded126,526 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 POT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 126,526 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 125,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 125,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 123,894 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,381 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 122,381 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 119,072 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 116,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 113,316 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 109,881 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 106,828 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 103,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2013 98,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 93,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 142,105 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,944 miles

1 horn not working.

Both front bump stops have deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 80,941 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

1 horn not working.

Both front bump stops have deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 71,351 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 May 2009 71,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,250 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre bald on inner band.

n/s screenwash jet partly blocked.

o/s and n/s exhaust flange nuts badly deteriorated.

o/s and n/s front tyres bald on inner band.

o/s rear tyre 1mm on inner band.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 59,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre bald on inner band.

n/s screenwash jet partly blocked.

o/s and n/s exhaust flange nuts badly deteriorated.

o/s and n/s front tyres bald on inner band.

o/s rear tyre 1mm on inner band.

play in o/s and n/s front suspension drop links.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,265 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 51,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,136 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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P733 POT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P733 POT, 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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P733 POT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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