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P803 ONA

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 ONA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2023

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor flops down and will not stow away (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheated and blew out a significant amount of coolant - Emissions were very high before engine overheated! (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs a little corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running along nearside floor around clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,723 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 74,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,391 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,593 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 62,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,210 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 61,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,690 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 59,662 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,165 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,220 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 45,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,207 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,886 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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P803 ONA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P803 ONA, 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 P803 ONA registered?

P803 ONA is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P803 ONA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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