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P7 SGH

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,306 mi
Last recorded91,306 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 SGH
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 91,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 91,173 miles

THE EXHAUST IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY IN PLACES

Fail 30 May 2018 91,173 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

THE EXHAUST IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY IN PLACES

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,143 miles

THERE CLAMP ON THE NS OF THE EXHAUST IS BLOWING

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,937 miles

advise front b/pads low

advise rear tyres going onto wear bars

Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,170 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 89,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 88,497 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 88,309 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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P7 SGH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P7 SGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P7 SGH registered?

P7 SGH is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P7 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 SGH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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