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P777 BOX

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

115,929 mi
Last recorded115,929 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 BOX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,929 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 115,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints ? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,937 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 109,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 104,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 104,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,671 miles

o/s/r outer rear sill cover insecure

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 96,671 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi too caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r outer rear sill cover insecure

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,296 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 88,296 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,607 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,523 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 77,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2012 70,141 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 70,141 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 62,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Only one spray nozzle working on the OS washer jet.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play on the NSF damper insert.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,899 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Only one spray nozzle working on the OS washer jet.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play on the NSF damper insert.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 62,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,499 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 58,499 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,464 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,628 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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P777 BOX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P777 BOX, 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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P777 BOX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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