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P786 AWT

1997 Porsche Boxster

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,885 mi
Last recorded135,885 miles
Recorded on16 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 AWT
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2021 135,885 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 135,279 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 135,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front floor area at jacking point corroded and holed, but not affecting structural integrity of vehicle, or affecting braking or steering. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 133,728 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 132,171 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,871 miles

both front tyres lightly vracked / aged

Pass 17 Jan 2015 128,754 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 128,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 121,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 121,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 112,619 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 112,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 108,376 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 108,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 106,231 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 104,219 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

large engine oil leaks

Fail 24 Jun 2008 104,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both rear tyres perished

large engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2007 100,293 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2006 94,851 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 94,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 91,285 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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P786 AWT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P786 AWT, 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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P786 AWT is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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