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P778 CCW

1997 Porsche Boxster

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,789 mi
Last recorded57,789 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 CCW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,789 miles

offside rear rim has slight damage

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Jun 2015 57,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

offside rear rim has slight damage

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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P778 CCW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P778 CCW, 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 P778 CCW registered?

P778 CCW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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