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P78 WUF

1997 Porsche Boxster

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,088 mi
Last recorded95,088 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 WUF
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 95,088 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 95,081 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,470 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 92,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,161 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,597 miles

front brake disc have wear

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 75,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 68,797 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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P78 WUF is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P78 WUF, 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 P78 WUF registered?

P78 WUF is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P78 WUF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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