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P740 VHR

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,491 mi
Last recorded88,491 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 VHR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 88,491 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,305 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 86,749 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 86,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 84,492 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 82,136 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,510 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear low in centres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,049 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,284 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,157 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 70,157 miles

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 23 Aug 2013 69,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 69,201 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 69,201 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,295 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 66,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,673 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 60,511 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 57,530 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 52,801 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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P740 VHR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P740 VHR, 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 P740 VHR registered?

P740 VHR is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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